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es·senceBrE /ˈesns/NAmE /ˈesns/ noun [U] ~ (of sth) the most important quality or feature of sth, that makes it what it is 本质；实质；精髓◆His paintings capture the essence of France. 他的画描绘出法国的神韵。◆In essence (= when you consider the most important points), your situation isn't so different from mine. 从本质上讲，你我的情况并非相差很远。 [U, C] a liquid taken from a plant, etc. that contains its smell and taste in a very strong form 香精；精油◆essence of rose 玫瑰精油◆(BrE) coffee/vanilla/almond essence 咖啡/香草/杏仁香精 ➡ see also extract noun (2)  ●of the ˈessencenecessary and very important 必不可少；非常重要◆In this situation time is of the essence (= we must do things as quickly as possible). 在这种情况下，时间是至关重要的。 |