"essentially" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 本质上
• 基本上

Definition

用于表示某事在最重要或最基本的方面是真实的，即使有一些小差别。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Essentially” 是正式或中性的副词，常用来强调事情的本质或核心，常与“the same”, “different”等搭配。在口语中，有时会用“basically”代替。

Examples

Essentially, the two proposals are the same.

**本质上**，这两个提案是一样的。

The movie is essentially about friendship.

这部电影**本质上**讲的是友谊。

She is essentially a kind person.

她**本质上**是个善良的人。

I'm essentially finished with my work, just some details left.

我**基本上**已经完成了我的工作，只剩下一些细节。

They’re essentially saying the same thing in different words.

他们**本质上**只是用不同的话说同样的事情。

The restaurant is essentially closed on Mondays, but sometimes they make exceptions.

这家餐厅**基本上**周一不营业，但有时会有例外。