essential
US
UK essential adj: (strictly necessary)
SC 必不可少的 bì bù kě shǎo de
SC 必需的 bì bù kě shǎo de ，bì xū de
Please only bring essential supplies. It is essential that you attend this meeting.
请只带必需的用品。你必需参加此次会议。
be essential for [sth], be essential to [sth] v expr: (be necessary for)
SC 对...而言必不可少的
SC 对于...必需的
An atmosphere containing oxygen is essential for the maintenance of human life.
含氧的大气层对于维持人类生命来说是必需的。
essential adj: (basic, fundamental)
SC 基本的，基础的 jī běn de ，jī chǔ de
TC 基礎的
TC 基礎的
SC 实质的，根本的 shí zhì de，gēn běn de
The essential purpose of a holiday is to relax.
度假的根本目的是放松。
essential n: ([sth] necessary)
SC 必备条件 bì bèi tiáo jiàn
TC 必備條件
TC 必備條件
SC 基本条件
Good knowledge of grammar is an essential in this job.
这份工作的基本条件是要很好地理解语法。
essentials npl: (basics)
SC 基础 jī chǔ
TC 基礎
TC 基礎
SC 基本需要
Some people in low-paid jobs cannot even afford essentials like food and heating.
有些在低薪岗位上工作的人，甚至连温饱一类的基本需求都无法负担。
essential facts npl: (basic knowledge about [sth])
SC 基本事实 jī běn shì shí
TC 基本事實
TC 基本事實
It is important that teenagers know the essential facts about birth control.
essential oil n: (oil: derived from plant)
SC 精油 jīng yóu
Essential oils are made from aromatic plants.
key worker, keyworker, essential worker n: ([sb] providing vital goods or services)
SC 关键工作人员, 重要工作人员
nonessential, non-essential adj: (dispensable, not necessary)
SC 非绝对必要的 fēi jué duì bì yào de
SC 非必不可少的 fēi jué duì bì yào de，fēi bì bù kě shǎo de
nonessential, non-essential n: ([sth] dispensable, not necessary)
SC 非必要的, 不重要的