同義詞
1. the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character
- quintessence
- , soul
- , spirit
- , ethos
- , nature
- , life
- , lifeblood
- , core
- , heart
- , centre
- , crux
- , nub
- , nucleus
- , kernel
- , marrow
- , meat
- , pith
- , gist
- , substance
- , principle
- , central part
- , fundamental quality
- , basic quality
- , essential part
- , intrinsic nature
- , sum and substance
- , reality
- , actuality
- , quiddity
- , esse
- , nitty-gritty
2. an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent
- extract
- , concentrate
- , concentration
- , quintessence
- , distillate
- , elixir
- , abstraction
- , decoction
- , juice
- , tincture
- , solution
- , suspension
- , dilution
- , scent
- , perfume