ESSENCE
1 英英释义:the most basic and important quality of something
例句:The essence of education is to teach students how to think critically.
2. 体会这个词 (进阶篇)
“essence”只可作名词使用,意思是“最基础和重要的部分”,也就是我们常说的“精髓”“内核”“本质”,我们可以把它和“nature” “soul” “core”等同义词放在一起学习。注意“essence”的拼写:结尾是“ce”,不是“se”。
一提起澳门,人们会立刻想到赌场和很多娱乐活动,它们是澳门的支柱。我们就可以说: The essence of Macau is poker chips and entertainment.(“poker chips”指的是赌场游戏桌上用的筹码。)
现在很多虚拟密码币被炒的很火,很多虚拟币有各种噱头,但它们的本质都是区块链技术,就可以说: The essence of various cryptocurrencies is blockchain technology.(“cryptocurrency”的意思是加密货币,也就是我们常说的虚拟货币的一种。)
我们常说的“当我们在讨论 X 的时候究竟在讨论什么”,想表达的其实就是 X 的实质。比如,对于“当我们在讨论英语写作的时候究竟在讨论什么”这个问题,如果答案是要思考清楚的话,就可以说:The essence of writing is clarity of thought. 或者是: The essence of writing is clear thinking.
个人拓展:
The builders are paid by the hour so speed is of the essence.
//in essence: essentially
背诵:
精髓:essence, soul, nature, core
Yet change is the very essence of life.
He captures the essence of French country life with colourful and pretty designs. 句型
Time /Speed is of the essence when dealing with a medical emergency. 句型
The essence of Macau is poker chips and entertainment.
The essence of writing is rewriting.
She is the essence of your duty.