essential
英 /ɪˈsenʃəl/ 美 /ɪˈsenʃəl/
- adj. 必不可少的；必要的Completely necessary for a particular purpose or situation
- adj. 本质的；基本的Relating to the most important characteristics of something
- n. 必需品；基本要点A necessary item or basic fact, usually mentioned in plural
A warm coat is essential for this winter walk.
这次冬日散步必须穿一件暖和的外套。
Access to clean drinking water is essential for preventing disease and improving public health.
获得清洁饮用水对预防疾病和改善公共卫生至关重要。
搭配
essential for survival 生存所必需的essential services 基本公共服务essential equipment 必需设备daily essentials 日常必需品
辨析提示
名词常用复数 essentials，表示必需品或基本要点。
词族
essentially (adv.)、essence (n.)、nonessential (adj.)
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