| 词组 | essential |
| 释义 | essential /ɪˈsenʃəl/ adjective very important and basicadverbsabsolutely/really essential Regular checks at the dentist are absolutely essential if you want healthy teeth.almost/practically essential A hosepipe is almost essential for filling a large pool.nounsan essential part/feature Practical study forms an essential part of the course.an essential ingredient/element/component (=a part that is essential for something to succeed) Most people believe that love is an essential ingredient in a marriage. | Hard work is the essential element of his success.the essential difference The essential difference between the two boats lies in the design of the hull.the essential point I think they have missed the essential point.an essential requirement Knowledge of the financial markets was an essential requirement of her job.an essential tool A camera is an essential tool for all kinds of work.an essential item Mothers are given money so they can buy clothes and other essential items for their babies.essential information You can get essential travel information from the website.essential reading (=something you must read) The journal is essential reading for doctors.essential services (=organizations such as the police or the fire or health service) The law prohibits workers in essential services from striking.verbsbe seen/regarded as essential These measures are seen as essential for national security.be considered essential Air conditioning is considered essential in some parts of the world.prepositionsessential for sb/sth Change is essential for the survival of the company.phrasesplay/perform an essential role in sth Antibiotics play an essential role in controlling infection.by no means essential (=certainly not essential) The equipment is useful but by no means essential.THESAURUS: essential → basic (1) → important (1) |
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