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1. Oxford Dictionary

   essence

   • IPA[ˈɛsns]

   英式

   • n.
     the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character；a property or group of properties of something without which it would not exist or be what it is

   • noun: essence, plural noun: essences

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character conflict is the essence of drama 同義詞 quintessence, soul, spirit, ethos, nature, ... 更多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, informalnitty-gritty
   • ▪ a property or group of properties of something without which it would not exist or be what it is Locke's scepticism about our ability to penetrate to the real essences of things
   • 2. an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent vanilla essence 同義詞 extract, concentrate, concentration, quintessence, distillate, ... 更多elixir, abstraction, decoction, juice, tincture, solution, suspension, dilution, scent, perfume

   片語

   • in essence
   • of the essence