essence

音标

英式发音：/ˈesəns/
美式发音：/ˈesəns/

词义

essence 是一个英语名词，基本含义为“本质，精髓”，指事物最根本的特征或核心所在。除此之外，它还可表示“香精，精油”，常用于化学、香料等领域。

翻译

本质，精髓

要素，核心

香精，精油

用法

用于抽象意义，指事物的核心特征：

the essence of life（生命的本质）

表示“关键，核心”：

in essence（本质上，实质上）

表示香精、提取物：

vanilla essence（香草精）

例句（10句）

The essence of education is to inspire students to think independently.

Freedom of choice is the very essence of democracy.

She captured the essence of the story in a few words.

Trust is the essence of any healthy relationship.

Time is of the essence in dealing with this urgent matter.

The perfume is made from natural rose essence.

Patience is the essence of good teaching.

His speech lacked the essence of true leadership.

This painting conveys the essence of traditional culture.

In essence, both theories lead to the same conclusion.

常见短语搭配

in essence：本质上，实质上

the essence of：……的本质，……的精髓

time is of the essence：时间至关重要

vanilla essence：香草精

capture the essence of：抓住……的精髓

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