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思维 · C1

essence

英 /ˈesəns/  美 /ˈesəns/
  • n. 本质;精髓the most important quality that makes something what it is
  • n. 香精;浓缩精华a concentrated liquid containing a particular flavour or scent

For me, the essence of friendship is being there.

对我来说,友谊的真谛就是陪伴与支持。

The essence of sustainable development is meeting present needs without limiting opportunities for future generations.

可持续发展的本质是满足当代需求,同时不限制后代的发展机会。

搭配

the essence of ……的本质in essence 本质上vanilla essence 香草香精capture the essence 抓住精髓

辨析提示

in essence 表示“本质上”,用于概括核心观点。

词族

essential (adj.)、essentially (adv.)

近义 core

思维英语词汇CEFR C1

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