essence
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/ˈesns/
the most basic and important quality of something
The essence of good teaching is making complex ideas simple.
良好教学的精髓在于将复杂的概念简单化。
a strong liquid made from plants that keeps their smell and taste
This cake uses vanilla essence for flavor.
这款蛋糕使用香草精来调味。