essence /ˈesns/ n. 1.［u］本质，实质，精髓: see the essence through the phenomena 透过现象看本质；of the essence 很重要［考句］ The essence of the scientific attitude is that the human mind can succeed in understanding the universe.科学态度的精髓在于人脑必定能够正确认识宇宙。in essence 本质上，实质上，基本上：The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence. 这两件东西外表相同，但本质不同。 2.［c］&［u］香精，香料：vanilla essence香草香料；essence of violets 紫罗兰香料