essential
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is essential is extremely important or absolutely necessary to a particular subject, situation, or activity. 至关重要的
It was absolutely essential to separate crops from the areas that animals used as pasture. 把庄稼与牲畜的放牧区分开至关重要。
As they must also sprint over short distances, speed is essential. 由于他们还必须疾速短跑,因此速度是至关重要的。
2. N-COUNT The essentials are the things that are absolutely necessary for the situation you are in or for the task you are doing. 必需品
The apartment contained the basic essentials for bachelor life. 这套公寓配有单身生活的基本必需品。
3. ADJ The essential aspects of something are its most basic or important aspects. 基本的; 重要的
Most authorities agree that play is an essential part of a child's development. 大多数权威人士认为玩耍是孩子成长的一个重要部分。
4. N-PLURAL The essentials are the most important principles, ideas, or facts of a particular subject. 要素; 要点
...the essentials of everyday life, such as eating and exercise. …饮食、运动等日常生活要素。
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essential /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/ (essentials)
剑桥词典
- necessary or needed
- The books on this list are essential reading for the course .
- Fresh fruit and vegetables form an essential part of a healthy diet .
- During the emergency , people stocked up on essential items like candles , medicines and tins of food .
- It's essential that she has this medicine every day .
- Computer literacy is becoming as essential as the ability to drive a car . 返回 essential
必要的,必不可少的
Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed . 这个项目能否成功,政府的支持至关重要。
There is essential work to be done before the building can be re-occupied. 这座楼在重新入住前必须进行必要的维修。
Water is essential for/to living things. 水对于生物来说是必不可少的。
It is essential (that) our prices remain competitive . 我们保持价格方面的竞争优势是至关重要的。
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] For the experiment to be valid , it is essential to record the data accurately. 要保证实验的有效性,就必须精确地记录数据。
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