essential
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/ɪˈsenʃl/
completely necessary or very important
Water is essential for all living things to survive.
水對所有生物的生存至關重要。
relating to the most basic or important part of something
The essential quality of a good leader is honesty.
優秀領導者的基本品質是誠實。
something that is absolutely necessary
Food, water, and shelter are essential for human survival.
食物、水和住所是人類生存的必需品。
the most important basic knowledge about something
Learning the essentials of cooking is essential for living independently.
學習烹飪的基本知識對於獨立生活至關重要。