| [/ɪˈsenʃl; ɪˋsɛnʃəl/] adj 用法:
1 [esp pred 尤作表语] ~ (to/for sth) necessary; indispensable; most important 必要; 不可缺少; 最重要:
Is money essential to happiness? 金钱对於幸福是必不可少的吗? *
It's essential that you attend all the meetings. 你务必要参加所有的会议. *
`Secretary wanted:
previous experience essential.' ｀招聘秘书:
须有经验.＇ 用法:
2 [attrib 作定语] relating to sb's/sth's basic nature; fundamental 本质的; 基本的:
His essential decency makes it impossible to dislike him. 他十分正派, 使人不能不喜欢他. *
What is the essential theme of the play? 这剧本的主题是什麽? essential 2
n (usu pl 通常作复数) fundamentally necessary element or thing 要素; 要点:
A knowledge of French is an absolute essential. 会些法语是非常必要的. *
the essentials of English grammar 英语语法纲要 *
We only had time to pack a few essentials. 我们只来得及装上几件必需品. |