essence

Wesen, Kern

Die wichtigste Eigenschaft, die etwas zu dem macht, was es ist.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: the essence of something (Trust is the essence of a good friendship.)

Synonyme: core, heart, nature

Häufige Wendungen: essence of something, in essence, capture the essence, true essence

Duftessenz, Parfüm

Flüssigkeit, die einer Person oder einer Sache einen angenehmen Geruch verleiht.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: perfume, fragrance

Häufige Wendungen: rose essence, fragrant essence, bottle of essence