essential重中之重|每日一词Day94



【释义1】adj,  完全必要的;必不可少的;极其重要的
牛津:~ (to/for sth)~ (to do sth)~ (that...)completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
【同义词】
vital
【例句】
Money is not essential to happiness. 金钱对于幸福并非必不可少。
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. 即使在小公司里,计算机也是必不可少的工具。
essential的这个释义很好用,自带“强调”内涵——释义中写出来了是completetly necessary, extremely important. 下次想表达“极其重要”,就不要写 very very important啦。
【真题】
PR and publicity play an essential part in ensuring our continued success , and it is an outstanding opportunity that could also be the start f a career in Public Relations. (参考翻译:公关和宣传在确保我们的持续成功中起着至关重要的作用,这是一个绝佳的机会,也可能是公共关系事业的开始。)
出处:《剑桥BEC初级真题第三辑》Test1 Reading Part Six
【释义2】adj, 本质的;基本的;根本的
注意,这个释义仅可用在名词前。
牛津:[only before noun] connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of sb/sth 
【同义词】
fundamental 
【例句】
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. 我与萨拉的根本区别在于我们对金钱的态度。
【释义3】n,  必不可少的东西;必需品
牛津:something that is needed in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing
【例句】
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. 工作室里备有基本设施,如暖气装置和自来水。

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essential的名词形式essence,可以表示——
【释义1】n,  本质;实质;精髓
牛津:[U]~(of sth)the most important quality or feature of sth, that makes it what it is
【短语搭配】In essence 实质上,本质上
【例句】
His paintings capture the essence of France. 他的画描绘出法国的神韵/精髓。
In essence, your situation isn't so different from mine. 从本质上讲,你我的情况并非相差很远。
【释义2】n, 香精;精油
牛津:a liquid taken from a plant, etc. that contains its smell and taste in a very strong form
【例句】
essence of rosewood 黄檀木香精
coffee/vanilla/almond essence 咖啡╱香草╱杏仁香精
另一个释义在美妆产品中很常见,比如女生们熟悉的SKII精华,英文就可以说essence

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