essence
[ˈɛs&+{ə}ns]
n
the characteristic or intrinsic feature of a thing, which determines its identity; fundamental nature
the most distinctive element of a thing
the essence of a problem
a perfect or complete form of something, esp a person who typifies an abstract quality
he was the essence of gentility
the unchanging and unchangeable nature of something which is necessary to its being the thing it is; its necessary properties.See accident .the properties in virtue of which something is called by its name.the nature of something as distinct from, and logically prior to, its existence
an immaterial or spiritual entity
the constituent of a plant, usually an oil, alkaloid, or glycoside, that determines its chemical or pharmacological properties.an alcoholic solution of such a substance
a substance, usually a liquid, containing the properties of a plant or foodstuff in concentrated form
vanilla essence
a rare word for perfume
- 习惯用语
- in essence essentially; fundamentally
- of the essence indispensable; vitally important
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