英语技巧:essential的四个用法
2023-11-01 12:48:08 学考宝 作者:佚名
重点词汇预告
n.捐赠( donation的名词复数 );赠送;捐款;捐赠物
参考例句:
- The hospital receives a good deal of money in donations. 这家医院收到捐赠来的大笔款项。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The charity is completely reliant on public donations. 这一慈善团体完全依靠公众捐款。 来自《简明英汉词典》
adj.有确实根据的;有效的;正当的,合法的
参考例句:
- His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
- Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗?
正文
形容词 “essential” 既可以表示 “必要的,不可或缺的”,也可以表示 “本质的,根本的”。此外,“essential” 还可作名词,常以复数形式 “essentials” 出现,表示 “必需品” 或 “要素,要点”。
用法总结
1 “Essential” 作形容词用,可以表示 “必要的,不可或缺的”。
We can't live without water. It's essential.
Previous work experience is essential if you'd like to apply for this job.
2 形容词 “essential” 也可以表示 “本质的,根本的,(人或事物最重要的)基本特征”。
It's a beautiful old house. We don't want to change its essential character.
This company has failed due to its essential misconception about the global market.
3 “Essential” 可作可数名词用,表示 “必需品,不可缺少的东西”,常以复数形式 “essentials” 出现。
When we go camping, we only take a few essentials with us.
They are calling for donations1 of winter essentials like blankets and warm clothing.
4 可数名词 “essential” 还可以表示 “要素,要点”。在表达这个意思时通常用其复数形式 “essentials”,并在前面加 “the”, 后面跟 “of”,即 “the essentials of”.
Make sure you understand all the essentials of a valid2 contract before signing one.
Now you have all the essentials of the word 'essential'.