quintessence
US /kwɪnˈtes.əns/
UK /kwɪnˈtes.əns/
名词
精髓, 典范, 典型
the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
示例:
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She was the quintessence of elegance and grace.
她是优雅和风度的典范。
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His latest novel is the quintessence of modern literature.
他的最新小说是现代文学的精髓。