1. | 完全必要的；必不可少的；极其重要的completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity |
an essential part/ingredient/component of sth 某事物必不可少的一部分╱成分╱组成部分 | |
essential services such as gas, water and electricity 诸如燃气、水、电等基本公共事业 | |
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. 博物馆正在进行大修，在此期间暂停开放。 | |
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. 即使在小公司里，计算机也是必不可少的工具。 | |
Money is not essential to happiness. 金钱对于幸福并非必不可少。 | |
Experience is essential for this job. 对于这个工作，经验是非常重要的。 | |
It is essential to keep the two groups separate. 将这两组分开是完全必要的。 | |
It is essential that you have some experience. 你必须要有些经验。 |
2. | [obn] 本质的；基本的；根本的connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of sb/sth |
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. 我与萨拉的根本区别在于我们对金钱的态度。 | |
The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road. 这个城镇的主要特色被这条新公路毁了。 |
1. | 必不可少的东西；必需品something that is needed in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing |
I only had time to pack the bare essentials(= the most necessary things) . 我只来得及装上最基本的用品。 | |
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. 工作室里具备所有的基本设施，如暖气装置和自来水。 |
2. | 要点；要素；实质an important basic fact or piece of knowledge about a subject |
the essentials of English grammar 英语语法基础 |
