Definition
[singular] the most basic and important quality of something
最基础和最重要的部分，精华，内核，本质
Synonym
nature, soul, core
Sentence
1. The essence of education is to teach students how to think critically.
2. The essence of Macau is poker chips and entertainment.
poker chips: 赌场游戏桌上用的筹码
3. The essence of various cryptocurrencies is blockchain technology.
cryptocurrency 加密货币
4. The essence of writing is clarity of thought.
5. The essence of writing is clear thinking.
Collocation
1. capture/distill/encapsulate/embody essence
They distilled the ~ of their message into three principles. | His paintings embody the very ~ of the post-war years.
2. define/grasp/understand/express/convey/reveal/preserve/miss essence
His work misses the ~ of what Eastern religion is about.
3. destroy/lose essence
4. divine, inner, spiritual, very, real, true, pure, human essence
The girl has her own spiritual ~.
5. in essence (实质上), essence of
His theory was not new in ~.
The freedom to pick your leaders is the ~ of a democracy.
6. of the essence: it is absolutely necessary in order for a particular action to be successful.
Practice
1. 创业公司的精髓是快速增长（可规模化）
The essence of startups is to grow quickly.
The essence of start-ups is scalability/rapid growth.
2. 时间是至关重要的。
Time is of the essence.
3. 当顾问的精髓就在于倾听并考虑咨询者的观点。
The essence of consultants is to listen and consider the opinions of interviewees.
The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted.
