內(nèi)容簡介
形容詞 “essential” 既可以表示 “必要的,不可或缺的”,也可以表示 “本質(zhì)的,根本的”。此外,“essential” 還可作名詞,常以復數(shù)形式 “essentials” 出現(xiàn),表示 “必需品” 或 “要素,要點”。本期節(jié)目用一分鐘時間講解 “essential” 的四個用法。
用法總結(jié)
1. “Essential” 作形容詞用,可以表示 “必要的,不可或缺的”。
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We can't live without water. It's essential.
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Previous work experience is essential if you'd like to apply for this job.
2. 形容詞 “essential” 也可以表示 “本質(zhì)的,根本的,(人或事物最重要的)基本特征”。
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It's a beautiful old house. We don't want to change its essential character.
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This company has failed due to its essential misconception about the global market.
3. “Essential” 可作可數(shù)名詞用,表示 “必需品,不可缺少的東西”,常以復數(shù)形式 “essentials” 出現(xiàn)。
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When we go camping, we only take a few essentials with us.
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They are calling for donations of winter essentials like blankets and warm clothing.
4. 可數(shù)名詞 “essential” 還可以表示 “要素,要點”。在表達這個意思時通常用其復數(shù)形式 “essentials”,并在前面加 “the”, 后面跟 “of”,即 “the essentials of”.
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Make sure you understand all the essentials of a valid contract before signing one.
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Now you have all the essentials of the word 'essential'.