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(fù)數(shù)形式 “essentials” 出現(xiàn),表示 “必需品” 或 “要素,要點(diǎn)”。本期節(jié)目用一分鐘時(shí)間講解 “essential” 的四個(gè)用法。
1 “Essential” 作形容詞用,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”。
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” 可作可數(shù)名詞用,表示 “必需品,不可缺少的東西”,常以復(fù)數(shù)形式 “essentials” 出現(xiàn)。
When we go camping, we only take a few essentials with us.
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(diǎn)”。在表達(dá)這個(gè)意思時(shí)通常用其復(fù)數(shù)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 valid contract before signing one.
Now you have all the essentials of the word 'essential'.