英 [ˈes(ə)ns] 美 [ˈes(ə)ns]
n. 本质，要素；香精，香料
【名】 （Essence）（英）埃森丝（人名）
[ 复数 essences ][1]
柯林斯英汉双解大词典
essence /ˈɛsəns/ CET6 TEM4
1.N-UNCOUNT The essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic that gives it its individual identity. 本质
2.PHRASE If you say that something is of the essence, you mean that it is absolutely necessary in order for a particular action to be successful. 至关重要 [正式]
3.PHRASE You use in essence to emphasize that you are talking about the most important or central aspect of an idea, situation, or event. 本质上 [正式]
4.N-MASS Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell. 精油[1]
in essence 本质上；其实；大体上
of the essence 非常重要的
essence of beauty 美的本质
essence of chicken 鸡精
Vanilla Essence 香草精 ; 香草香精 ; 云呢拿香油