1 N-UNCOUNT 实质;本质;精髓 The
essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic which gives it its individual identity.
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The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted. [+ of]
当顾问的精髓就在于倾听并考虑咨询者的观点。
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...the essence of life. [+ of]
生活的本质
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Others claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through the language.
其他人声称爱尔兰最精髓的东西是通过语言表现出来的。
You use
in essence to emphasize that you are talking about the most important or central aspect of an idea, situation, or event.
本质上;实质上 If you say that something
is of the essence, you mean that it is absolutely necessary in order for a particular action to be successful.
至关重要的;不可缺少的 2 N-MASS 精油;香精 Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell.
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