the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character
本质,实质;要素
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conflict is the essence of drama .冲突是戏剧的要素。
[count noun]
【哲】 本质。
an extract or concentrate obtained from a particular plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent
香精,香料
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vanilla essence .香草精。
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in essence basically and without regard for peripheral details; fundamentally 本质上,基本上,实质上in detail the class system is complex but in essence it is simple . 具体地说社会等级制度很复杂,但实际上很简单 -
of the essence critically important 极其重要的,关键的time will be of the essence during negotiations . 时间在谈判中极其重要
"late Middle English: via Old French from Latin