essence

英文解釋：

名詞 essence:

1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
   同義詞：kernel, substance, core, center, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
2. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
3. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
   同義詞：effect, burden, core, gist
4. a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
   同義詞：perfume

中英例句：

1. Simplicity is the essence of good taste.
   純樸是情趣高尚的主要因素。
2. The two arguments are in essence the same.
   這兩個論點大致相同。
3. Speed is of the essence in dealing with an emergency.
   在處理緊急事件時，速度是非常重要的。
4. Caution is the essence of that man's character.
   謹慎是那人性格的本質。
5. The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence.
   那兩樣東西在外表上相同，但在本質上不同。