essence

noun

1. a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

Synonym: perfume

2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

e.g. the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story

Synonym: kernelsubstancecorecentercentregistheartheart and soulinwardnessmarrowmeatnubpithsumnitty-gritty

3. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Synonym: effectburdencoregist

4. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

1. 实质;本质;精髓
The essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic which gives it its individual identity.

e.g. The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted.
当顾问的精髓就在于倾听并考虑咨询者的观点。
e.g. ...the essence of life...
生活的本质

2. 精油;香精
Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell.

e.g. ...a few drops of vanilla essence.
几滴香草精油
e.g. ...exotic bath essences.
具有异国情调的沐浴香精

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2. 香精：另外,采用食品级丙二醇、异丙醇、甘油和油脂作稀释剂,对精油、油树脂进行稀释就形成香辛料香精(Essence),对于油溶性的精油、油树脂经乳化处理就成为香辛料乳液(Spiceemulsions使用环糊精、树胶、明胶等将其包裹包埋保护起来,

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