essential的四个用法-凯发k8官网

形容词 “essential” 既可以表示 “必要的，不可或缺的”，也可以表示 “本质的，根本的”。此外，“essential” 还可作名词，常以复数形式 “essentials” 出现，表示 “必需品” 或 “要素，要点”。

 

用法总结

1 “essential” 作形容词用，可以表示 “必要的，不可或缺的”。

 

we can't live without water. it's essential.

previous work experience is essential if you'd like to apply for this job.

 

2 形容词 “essential” 也可以表示 “本质的，根本的，（人或事物最重要的）基本特征”。

 

it's a beautiful old house. we don't want to change its essential character.

this company has failed due to its essential misconception about the global market.

 

3 “essential” 可作可数名词用，表示 “必需品，不可缺少的东西”，常以复数形式 “essentials” 出现。

 

when we go camping, we only take a few essentials with us.

they are calling for ¹ of winter essentials like blankets and warm clothing. 

 

4 可数名词 “essential” 还可以表示 “要素，要点”。在表达这个意思时通常用其复数形式 “essentials”，并在前面加 “the”， 后面跟 “of”，即 “the essentials of”. 

 

make sure you understand all the essentials of a ² contract before signing one.

now you have all the essentials of the word 'essential'.

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