"essences" in Chinese (Simplified)
本质精华香精
Definition
某事物的核心特质或最重要部分；也指从植物或其他来源提取的浓缩液体，用于调味或加香.
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于学术、哲学、香水或烹饪领域。复数形式通常指多种萃取物或多种事物的核心本质。不要与“essential”（必要的）混淆。常见搭配：'香草精华'、'精神本质'、'艺术的本质'。
Examples
We used several essences to make the cake smell wonderful.
我们用了几种**香精**让蛋糕闻起来很香。
The book describes the different essences of happiness.
这本书描述了幸福的不同**本质**。
Perfumes are made from many natural essences.
香水由许多天然**精华**制成。
She believes the true essences of friendship are trust and honesty.
她认为友谊的真正**本质**是信任与诚实。
Some chefs experiment with rare essences to create unique dishes.
有些厨师用稀有**香精**来做出独特菜肴。
The artist tried to capture the essences of nature in her paintings.
这位艺术家试图在她的画中捕捉大自然的**本质**。