quintessence
UK/kwin'tesns/US
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Definitions
n.
The most perfect or typical example of something; the purest and most concentrated form of a quality.
精华，精髓；典范，最完美的体现
Root Breakdown
Native Englishquintessenceother
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Example Sentences
- 1.
Her novel is considered the quintessence of modern literature.
- 2.
The composer's final symphony represented the quintessence of his artistic vision.
- 3.
He embodied the quintessence of a true gentleman.