"essence" in Chinese (Simplified)
本质精华香精
Definition
某事物最重要的特質或本质。也可以指一种高度浓缩的液体提取物,特别指香料或香味精。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或哲学语境,同时也指烹饪中的香精(如香草精)。注意'noun'形式,不要与形容词'essential'混淆。
Examples
The essence of friendship is trust.
友谊的**本质**是信任。
Vanilla essence is used in cakes.
蛋糕里会用到香草**香精**。
We should focus on the essence of the problem.
我们应该关注问题的**本质**。
Freedom is the very essence of democracy.
自由就是民主的**核心本质**。
Some perfumes are made with natural essence from flowers.
有些香水用花的天然**精华**制作。
Let's not get lost in details and remember the essence of why we're here.
别纠结细节,要记住我们在这里的**本质原因**。