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essential essential ★★★★☆/ɪse̱nʃ(ə)l/1[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]绝对必要的；必不可少的；基本的 Something that is essential is extremely important or absolutely necessary to a particular subject, situation, or activity.   [oft it v-link ADJ to-inf]It was absolutely essential to separate crops from the areas that animals used as pasture...将庄稼和放牧区分开绝对必要。As they must also sprint over short distances, speed is essential...由于他们也必须进行短跑，因此速度至关重要。Jordan promised to trim the city budget without cutting essential services.乔丹承诺在不减少基本服务的前提下，缩减市政预算。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]必需品；不可或缺之物 The essentials are the things that are absolutely necessary for the situation you are in or for the task you are doing.   [usu pl]The flat contained the basic essentials for bachelor life.那套公寓配有单身生活的基本必需品。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]基本的；本质的；根本的 The essential aspects of something are its most basic or important aspects. Most authorities agree that play is an essential part of a child's development...大多数权威人士都同意，玩耍在孩子成长过程中起着非常重要的作用。In this trial two essential elements must be proven: motive and opportunity.在这次审讯中，必须证明两个基本因素：动机和时机。4[N-PLURAL	复数名词]（某学科的）基础，基本知识 The essentials are the most important principles, ideas, or facts of a particular subject. ...the essentials of everyday life, such as eating and exercise...饮食、锻炼等日常生活的要素This has stripped the contest down to its essentials.这就使比赛精简到最基本的环节。...the bare essentials.最简单的基本知识 essential1 adjectiveessential2 nounessentiales‧sen‧tial1 /ɪˈsenʃəl/ ●●● S3 W2 adjective  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Word family 1extremely important and necessaryessential for/to A good diet is essential for everyone.it is essential (that) It is essential that our pilots be given the best possible training.it is essential to do something It is essential to book in advance. Window locks are fairly cheap and absolutely essential. Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool.► see thesaurus at important, necessary2the essential part, quality, or feature of something is the most basic one  SYN  fundamental:  The essential difference between Sam and me was the fact that I took life seriously. The essential point of relay racing is that it is a team effort.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1nounsessential information· You can get essential travel information from the website.essential reading· The journal is essential reading for doctors.essential services (=organizations such as the police or the fire or health service)· The law prohibits workers in essential services from striking.adverbsabsolutely/really essential· It is absolutely essential to keep this information secret.verbsbe seen/regarded as essential· These measures are seen as essential for national security.be considered/deemed essential· During the summer, air conditioning is considered essential.phrasesplay/perform an essential role in something· Antibiotics play an essential role in controlling infection.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsthe essential element· Hard work is the essential element of his success.an essential ingredient· Most people believe that love is an essential ingredient in a marriage.an essential difference· The essential difference between the two boats lies in the design of the hull.the essential point· The essential point is that all children should have an equal opportunity to study.an essential feature· A free press is an essential feature of a democracy.an essential component· Controlling inflation is an essential component of the government’s economic strategy.the essential nature of something· The essential nature of stem cells is that they are the source of all other cells in the body.THESAURUSessential extremely important and necessary: · Water is essential for life.· The right to protest is an essential part of any democracy.· I missed out an essential ingredient.· They learn skills that are essential for success in later life.vital extremely important and necessary. Vital sounds stronger than essential: · His evidence was vital to the defence case.· Nurses and police officers provide vital services.· It is vital that leaking gas pipes are fixed immediately.crucial extremely important and making the difference between success and failure: · Advertising is crucial to successful book selling.· The headteacher has played a crucial role in transforming this school.indispensable if someone or something is indispensable, you cannot do something without them and they are extremely useful: · She soon made herself indispensable in the office.· Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives.something is a must informal used when recommending something to someone and saying that they should definitely have it, do it, visit it etc: · Virus checkers are a must for computer users concerned with security.· If you’re in Austria, a visit to Salzburg is a must.essential1 adjectiveessential2 nounessentialessential2 noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable usually plural] something that is necessary to do something or in a particular situation  SYN  necessity:  She packed a few essentials. We only had the bare essentials (=the most necessary things).2the essentials [plural] the basic and most important information or facts about a particular subjectessential of We have no reason to doubt the essentials of the girl’s story.

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             es·sen·tial              ★                    /        ɪˈsenʃl                ;          NAmE                ɪˈsenʃl                /                              adjective                ,                  noun                            essential      essentials                            adjective        ★                                              1      ★              completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity          完全必要的；必不可少的；极其重要的                            SYN                                            vital                                                  ◆        an          essential part/ingredient/componentof sth                某事物必不可少的一部份╱成分╱组成部份                    ◆        essential services such as gas, water and electricity        诸如燃气、水、电等基本公用事业                    ◆        The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out.        博物馆正在进行大修，在此期间暂停开放。                    ◆        Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool.        即使在小公司里，计算机也是必不可少的工具。                    essentialto sth                    ◆        Money is not essential to happiness.        金钱对于幸福并非必不可少。                    essentialfor sth                    ◆        Experience is essential for this job.        对于这个工作，经验是非常重要的。            it is essential to do sth              ◆        It is essential to keep the two groups separate.        将这两组分开是完全必要的。            it is essential that…              ◆        It is essential that you have some experience.        你须要有些经验。                    ☞compare                                            inessential                                      ,                                            non-essential                                                  OPP                                            dispensable                                                  ☞language bank at                                            emphasis                                      ,                                            vital                                                  2      ★              [only before noun        ]                    connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of sb/sth          本质的；基本的；根本的                            SYN                                            fundamental                                                  ◆        The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money.        我与萨拉的根本区别在于我们对金钱的态度。                    ◆        The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road.        这个城镇的主要特色被这条新公路毁了。                                  noun        ★                    [usually plural      ]              1      ★              something that is needed in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing          必不可少的东西；必需品                            ◆        I only had time to pack the          bare essentials          (= the most necessary things).                我只来得及装上最基本的用品。                    ◆        The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water.        工作室里具备所有的基本设施，如暖气装置和自来水。                    2      ★              an important basic fact or piece of knowledge about a subject          要点；要素；实质                            ◆        the essentials of English grammar        英语语法基础                              SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                              essential              vital                ◆crucial                ◆critical                ◆decisive                ◆indispensable                                            These words all describe sb/sth that is extremely important and completely necessary because a particular situation or activity depends on them.                  以上各词均表示极其重要、完全必要、必不可少。                                                            ■                essential                extremely important and completely necessary, because without it sth cannot exist, be made or be successful                  指极其重要的、完全必要的、必不可少的：                                                  ◆                  Experience is essential for this job.                  对于这个工作，经验是非常重要的。                                                            ■                vital                essential                  指极其重要的、完全必要的、必不可少的：                                                  ◆                  The police play a vital role in our society.                  警察在我们的社会中起着极其重要的作用。                                            essential or vital?                用 essential 还是 vital？                                            These words have the same meaning but there can be a slight difference in tone.                  Essentialis used to state a fact or opinion with authority.                  Vitalis often used when there is some anxiety felt about sth, or a need to persuade sb that a fact or opinion is true, right or important.                  Vitalis less often used in negative statements.                  以上两词意义相同，但语气稍有区别。essential 用以说明事实或表明权威意见，vital 常用于对某事感到急迫或需要使人信服某一事实或意见确实、正确或重要等情况。vital 较少用于否定句：                                                  ◆                  It was vital to show that he was not afraid.                  最重要的是要表现出他毫无畏惧。                                                                  ◆                  Money is not vital to happiness.                                                            ■                crucial                extremely important because a particular situation or activity depends on it                  指至关重要的、关键的：                                                  ◆                  It is crucial that we get this right.                  我们把这个问题弄明白是极其重要的。                                                            ■                critical                extremely important because a particular situation or activity depends on it                  指至关重要的、关键的：                                                  ◆                  Your decision is critical to our future.                  你的决定对我们的将来至关重要。                                            crucial or critical?                用 crucial 还是 critical？                                            These words have the same meaning but there can be a slight difference in context.                  Criticalis often used in technical matters of business or science;                  crucialis often used to talk about matters that may cause anxiety or other emotions.                  以上两词意义相同，但使用场合稍有区别。critical 常用于商业或科学的技术问题，crucial 常用于可能引起焦虑或其他情感方面的问题。                                                            ■                decisive                of the greatest importance in affecting the final result of a particular situation                  指决定性的、关键的：                                                  ◆                  She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.                  她在和谈中起了关键作用。                                                            ■                indispensable                essential; too important to be without                  指必需的、不可或缺的：                                                  ◆                  Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives.                  汽车已成了我们生活中必不可少的一部份。                                                            PATTERNS                                  ◆                  essential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable                    forsth                                                                    ◆                  essential/vital/crucial/critical/indispensable                    tosth                                                                    ◆                  essential/vital/crucial/critical                    that…                                                                    ◆                  essential/vital/crucial/critical                    to do sth                                                                    ◆                  a(n) essential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable                    part / part                                                                      ◆                                      ofvital/crucial/critical/decisive                    importance                                                                    ◆                                      absolutelyessential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable                                                                                                      es·sen·tial              /        ɪˈsenʃl                ;          NAmE                ɪˈsenʃl                /             essential[ɪˈsenʃl]CET4CET6TEM4考研GRETOEFLIELTSn12173126290117623211221j19592055415889895402245310122ADJ13111148579NOUN6295126787Spoken:35178465essentials[758]必要的(40%)，重要的(31%)，要素(11%)，本质的(10%)，必需品(8%)n.本质；要素；要点；必需品adj.基本的；必要的；本质的；精华的

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Collins	essential ★★★★☆ /ɪse̱nʃ(ə)l/ 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]绝对必要的；必不可少的；基本的 Something that is essential is extremely important or absolutely necessary to a particular subject, situation, or activity. [oft it v-link ADJ to-inf] It was absolutely essential to separate crops from the areas that animals used as pasture... 将庄稼和放牧区分开绝对必要。 As they must also sprint over short distances, speed is essential... 由于他们也必须进行短跑，因此速度至关重要。 Jordan promised to trim the city budget without cutting essential services. 乔丹承诺在不减少基本服务的前提下，缩减市政预算。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]必需品；不可或缺之物 The essentials are the things that are absolutely necessary for the situation you are in or for the task you are doing. [usu pl] The flat contained the basic essentials for bachelor life. 那套公寓配有单身生活的基本必需品。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]基本的；本质的；根本的 The essential aspects of something are its most basic or important aspects. Most authorities agree that play is an essential part of a child's development... 大多数权威人士都同意，玩耍在孩子成长过程中起着非常重要的作用。 In this trial two essential elements must be proven: motive and opportunity. 在这次审讯中，必须证明两个基本因素：动机和时机。 4 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]（某学科的）基础，基本知识 The essentials are the most important principles, ideas, or facts of a particular subject. ...the essentials of everyday life, such as eating and exercise... 饮食、锻炼等日常生活的要素 This has stripped the contest down to its essentials. 这就使比赛精简到最基本的环节。 ...the bare essentials. 最简单的基本知识
Oxford	es·sen·tial ★ / ɪˈsenʃl ; NAmE ɪˈsenʃl / adjective , noun essential essentials adjective ★ 1 ★ completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity 完全必要的；必不可少的；极其重要的 SYN vital ◆ an essential part/ingredient/componentof sth 某事物必不可少的一部份╱成分╱组成部份 ◆ essential services such as gas, water and electricity 诸如燃气、水、电等基本公用事业 ◆ The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. 博物馆正在进行大修，在此期间暂停开放。 ◆ Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. 即使在小公司里，计算机也是必不可少的工具。 essentialto sth ◆ Money is not essential to happiness. 金钱对于幸福并非必不可少。 essentialfor sth ◆ Experience is essential for this job. 对于这个工作，经验是非常重要的。 it is essential to do sth ◆ It is essential to keep the two groups separate. 将这两组分开是完全必要的。 it is essential that… ◆ It is essential that you have some experience. 你须要有些经验。 ☞compare inessential , non-essential OPP dispensable ☞language bank at emphasis , vital 2 ★ [only before noun ] connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of sb/sth 本质的；基本的；根本的 SYN fundamental ◆ The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. 我与萨拉的根本区别在于我们对金钱的态度。 ◆ The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road. 这个城镇的主要特色被这条新公路毁了。 noun ★ [usually plural ] 1 ★ something that is needed in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing 必不可少的东西；必需品 ◆ I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). 我只来得及装上最基本的用品。 ◆ The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. 工作室里具备所有的基本设施，如暖气装置和自来水。 2 ★ an important basic fact or piece of knowledge about a subject 要点；要素；实质 ◆ the essentials of English grammar 英语语法基础 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 essential vital ◆crucial ◆critical ◆decisive ◆indispensable These words all describe sb/sth that is extremely important and completely necessary because a particular situation or activity depends on them. 以上各词均表示极其重要、完全必要、必不可少。 ■ essential extremely important and completely necessary, because without it sth cannot exist, be made or be successful 指极其重要的、完全必要的、必不可少的： ◆ Experience is essential for this job. 对于这个工作，经验是非常重要的。 ■ vital essential 指极其重要的、完全必要的、必不可少的： ◆ The police play a vital role in our society. 警察在我们的社会中起着极其重要的作用。 essential or vital? 用 essential 还是 vital？ These words have the same meaning but there can be a slight difference in tone. Essentialis used to state a fact or opinion with authority. Vitalis often used when there is some anxiety felt about sth, or a need to persuade sb that a fact or opinion is true, right or important. Vitalis less often used in negative statements. 以上两词意义相同，但语气稍有区别。essential 用以说明事实或表明权威意见，vital 常用于对某事感到急迫或需要使人信服某一事实或意见确实、正确或重要等情况。vital 较少用于否定句： ◆ It was vital to show that he was not afraid. 最重要的是要表现出他毫无畏惧。 ◆ Money is not vital to happiness. ■ crucial extremely important because a particular situation or activity depends on it 指至关重要的、关键的： ◆ It is crucial that we get this right. 我们把这个问题弄明白是极其重要的。 ■ critical extremely important because a particular situation or activity depends on it 指至关重要的、关键的： ◆ Your decision is critical to our future. 你的决定对我们的将来至关重要。 crucial or critical? 用 crucial 还是 critical？ These words have the same meaning but there can be a slight difference in context. Criticalis often used in technical matters of business or science; crucialis often used to talk about matters that may cause anxiety or other emotions. 以上两词意义相同，但使用场合稍有区别。critical 常用于商业或科学的技术问题，crucial 常用于可能引起焦虑或其他情感方面的问题。 ■ decisive of the greatest importance in affecting the final result of a particular situation 指决定性的、关键的： ◆ She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations. 她在和谈中起了关键作用。 ■ indispensable essential; too important to be without 指必需的、不可或缺的： ◆ Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives. 汽车已成了我们生活中必不可少的一部份。 PATTERNS ◆ essential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable forsth ◆ essential/vital/crucial/critical/indispensable tosth ◆ essential/vital/crucial/critical that… ◆ essential/vital/crucial/critical to do sth ◆ a(n) essential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable part / part ◆ ofvital/crucial/critical/decisive importance ◆ absolutelyessential/vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensable es·sen·tial / ɪˈsenʃl ; NAmE ɪˈsenʃl /
LDC	essential1 adjective essential2 noun essentiales‧sen‧tial1 /ɪˈsenʃəl/ ●●● S3 W2 adjective Examples Thesaurus Collocations Word family 1extremely important and necessaryessential for/to A good diet is essential for everyone.it is essential (that) It is essential that our pilots be given the best possible training.it is essential to do something It is essential to book in advance. Window locks are fairly cheap and absolutely essential. Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool.► see thesaurus at important , necessary 2the essential part, quality, or feature of something is the most basic one SYN fundamental: The essential difference between Sam and me was the fact that I took life seriously. The essential point of relay racing is that it is a team effort.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1nounsessential information· You can get essential travel information from the website.essential reading· The journal is essential reading for doctors.essential services (=organizations such as the police or the fire or health service)· The law prohibits workers in essential services from striking.adverbsabsolutely/really essential· It is absolutely essential to keep this information secret.verbsbe seen/regarded as essential· These measures are seen as essential for national security.be considered/deemed essential· During the summer, air conditioning is considered essential.phrasesplay/perform an essential role in something· Antibiotics play an essential role in controlling infection.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsthe essential element· Hard work is the essential element of his success.an essential ingredient· Most people believe that love is an essential ingredient in a marriage.an essential difference· The essential difference between the two boats lies in the design of the hull.the essential point· The essential point is that all children should have an equal opportunity to study.an essential feature· A free press is an essential feature of a democracy.an essential component· Controlling inflation is an essential component of the government’s economic strategy.the essential nature of something· The essential nature of stem cells is that they are the source of all other cells in the body.THESAURUSessential extremely important and necessary: · Water is essential for life.· The right to protest is an essential part of any democracy.· I missed out an essential ingredient.· They learn skills that are essential for success in later life.vital extremely important and necessary. Vital sounds stronger than essential: · His evidence was vital to the defence case.· Nurses and police officers provide vital services.· It is vital that leaking gas pipes are fixed immediately.crucial extremely important and making the difference between success and failure: · Advertising is crucial to successful book selling.· The headteacher has played a crucial role in transforming this school.indispensable if someone or something is indispensable, you cannot do something without them and they are extremely useful: · She soon made herself indispensable in the office.· Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives.something is a must informal used when recommending something to someone and saying that they should definitely have it, do it, visit it etc: · Virus checkers are a must for computer users concerned with security.· If you’re in Austria, a visit to Salzburg is a must. essential1 adjective essential2 noun essentialessential2 noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable usually plural] something that is necessary to do something or in a particular situation SYN necessity: She packed a few essentials. We only had the bare essentials (=the most necessary things).2the essentials [plural] the basic and most important information or facts about a particular subjectessential of We have no reason to doubt the essentials of the girl’s story.
WDF	essential [ɪˈsenʃl] CET4CET6TEM4考研GRETOEFLIELTS n12173 1262 90 117 623 211 221 j1959 20554 1588 989 5402 2453 10122 ADJ1311 1148579 NOUN6295 126787 Spoken: 35178465 essentials[758] 必要的(40%)，重要的(31%)，要素(11%)，本质的(10%)，必需品(8%) n.本质；要素；要点；必需品 adj.基本的；必要的；本质的；精华的

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