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quint·es·senceBrE /kwɪnˈtesns/NAmE /kwɪnˈtesns/ noun [sing.] the ~ of sth (formal) the perfect example of sth 典范；范例◆It was the quintessence of an English manor house. 那是典型的英式庄园宅第。the most important features of sth 精髓；精华 SYN essence ◆a painting that captures the quintessence of Viennese elegance 一幅尽显维也纳神韵的绘画▸ quint·es·sen·tial BrE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃl/NAmE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃl/ adjective◆He was the quintessential tough guy. 他是个典型的硬汉。▸ quint·es·sen·tial·ly BrE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃəli/NAmE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃəli/ adverb |