essence

本質、真髄

ある物をその物らしくしている、最も大切な性質。

やさしい英語で： The most important quality that makes something what it is.

• The essence of the plan is simple.
• Her photograph captures the essence of village life.
• In essence, we want the same thing.

使い方： the essence of something (Trust is the essence of a good friendship.)

類義語： core, heart, nature

よく使う表現： essence of something, in essence, capture the essence, true essence

香水、香料

人や物によい香りをつけるために使う液体。

やさしい英語で： A liquid used to give someone or something a pleasant smell.

• She wore a delicate rose essence.
• A bottle of fragrant essence stood on the dressing table.
• He put a drop of essence on his wrist.

類義語： perfume, fragrance

よく使う表現： rose essence, fragrant essence, bottle of essence