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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   quintessence

   • IPA[kwinˈtes(ə)ns]

   美式

   • n.
     the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class；the aspect of something regarded as the intrinsic and central constituent of its character

   • noun: quintessence, plural noun: quintessences

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class he was the quintessence of political professionalism 同義詞 perfect example, exemplar, prototype, stereotype, picture, ... 更多epitome, embodiment, personification, paragon, ideal, best, cream, elite, flower, jewel, gem, pick, prime, last word, acme of perfection, crème de la crème, beau idéal
   • ▪ the aspect of something regarded as the intrinsic and central constituent of its character we were all brought up to believe that advertising is the quintessence of marketing 同義詞 essence, soul, spirit, ethos, nature, ... 更多core, heart, center, crux, nub, nucleus, kernel, marrow, pith, substance, sum and substance, informalnitty-gritty, quiddity, esse
   • ▪ a refined essence or extract of a substance.
   • ▪ (in classical and medieval philosophy) a fifth substance in addition to the four elements, thought to compose the heavenly bodies and to be latent in all things.