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the essence of sth
The essence of her argument is that we need more time.
她论点的实质是我们需要更多时间。
本质；实质
essences — plural of essence
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
本质；实质
the intrinsic nature or most essential part of something
The essence of her argument is that we need more time.
她论点的实质是我们需要更多时间。
常与of连用
事物或想法的内在本质。
The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
某个想法或经历中最精华或最重要的部分
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
非偶然或虚幻的真实本质。
The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
具有高浓度植物、药物或其他天然产品主要特性的物质
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
The essence of her argument was that education should be free for everyone.
她论点的实质是教育应该对所有人免费。
To capture the essence of the landscape, the painter used bold colors.
为了捕捉风景的实质，画家使用了大胆的色彩。
In many cultures, time is seen as the essence of life.
在许多文化中，时间被视为生命的本质。
The essence of her argument is that we need more time.
她论点的实质是我们需要更多时间。
用于概括核心内容。
In essence, the proposal is quite simple.
本质上，这个提议相当简单。
多用于正式或强调场景。
Speed is of the essence in this project.
在这个项目中速度至关重要。
Not this
The essence point is that we need to hurry.
Use this
The essential point is that we need to hurry.
'essence' 是名词，不能直接修饰名词 'point'；应使用形容词 'essential' 表示'本质的'。中文中'本质'可兼做形容词，但英文中需用形容词形式。
Not this
The essences of the problem are complicated.
Use this
The essence of the problem is complicated.
在此上下文中，'essence' 表示抽象概念，是不可数名词，不应使用复数形式。中文中'本质'不可数，但学习者受其他可数名词影响可能错误添加复数。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
本质上
In essence, the two proposals are the same.
本质上，这两个提案是一样的。
精髓
Patience is the very essence of good teaching.
耐心是优秀教学的精髓。
抓住本质
The documentary captures the essence of rural life.
这部纪录片抓住了乡村生活的本质。
……的本质
The essence of his philosophy is simplicity.
他哲学的本质是简单。
纯粹精华
This oil is the pure essence of lavender.
这种油是薰衣草的纯粹精华。
本质上，大体上
In essence, the two plans are the same.
本质上，这两个计划是一样的。
极其重要的
Time is of the essence if we want to meet the deadline.
如果我们想赶上截止日期，时间至关重要。
你是我的本质，我真正在乎的那个人。
The song 'Essence' by Wizkid popularized the phrase 'you are my essence' as a term of endearment.
Wizkid的歌曲《Essence》流行了'你是我的本质'这个短语，作为爱称。
Use essences naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
将 essence 拆成 'E' 和 'sense'，联想为 '核心感觉'，即事物的本质。
[object Object]
Plural 'essences' used for specific types
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