/ɪˈsenʃl ||; əˈsɛnʃəl/adj
completely necessary; that you must have or do 基本的;必需的:
essential medical supplies基本的医疗物资Maths is essential for a career in computers.做计算机这一行数学基础一定要好。It is essential that all school-leavers should have a qualification. 对于刚刚离开学校的年轻人来说,学历是非常重要的。 essentialnoun [C] [usu.pl]
food, and other essentials such as clothing and heating食物和其他必需品,如衣服和暖气
essential/əˋsɛnʃəl; Iˈsenʃ$l/adj 1 important and necessary 重要的﹔必不可少的: +for/to A balanced diet is essential for good health. 均衡的饮食对于健康至关重要。It is essential that we make a decision soon. 我们必须马上作出决定。it is essential to do sth It is essential to book tickets early. 必须提早订票。2 most important or basic 最重要的﹔最基本的: The essential difference between them is their size. 他们最根本的区别是大小不同。see box at见 IMPORTANTand 和 NECESSARY 方框
essentialessentialessentialsadjectiveIf something is essential, it is completely necessary and you must have or do it: It is essential that you work hard for this exam.