essentially
gb/ɪsˈɛnʃəli/ us/ɪsˈɛnʃəli/
B1
英语
~ 2400
lényegében, alapvetően, természeténél fogva
B1
1
lényegében
B2
用法模式：
essentially [clause]
The two proposals are essentially the same.
A két javaslat lényegében ugyanaz.
Essentially, she wants more time to finish the project.
Lényegében több időt szeretne kapni a projekt befejezésére.
The plan is essentially sound, but it needs some adjustments.
Your argument is essentially correct, though I disagree on a few points.
学习者例句
The two dresses are essentially the same.
A két ruha lényegében ugyanolyan.
Essentially, he is asking for help.
Lényegében segítséget kér.
The story is essentially true.
Essentially, we need more time.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'essentially' with 'eventually'. 'Eventually' means 'after some time', while 'essentially' means 'in the most important way'.
含义
in the most important way
搭配
essentially the same
|essentially unchanged
|essentially true
|essentially correct
近义词
fundamentally (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or analytical contexts.)
|
basically (More informal and conversational than 'essentially'.)
反义词
superficially (Focuses on surface details rather than the core truth.)
主题
communication
|thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
释义
Used to say what is most true or important, even if small details are different.
Used to emphasize the most important or basic truth about something, even if details are different.
B2
FORMAL
2
用法模式：
essentially [adjective/adverb]
Humans are essentially social beings.
Az emberek alapvetően társas lények.
Gold is essentially non-reactive under normal conditions.
Az arany normál körülmények között alapvetően nem lép reakcióba más anyagokkal.
The two languages are essentially unrelated.
学习者例句
Water is essentially clear.
A víz alapvetően átlátszó.
Cats are essentially independent animals.
A macskák alapvetően független állatok.
This metal is essentially soft.
含义
in a pure form
搭配
essentially human
|essentially different
|essentially related
近义词
intrinsically (More formal and often used in philosophical or scientific contexts.)
反义词
accidentally (In philosophy, refers to properties that are not essential to the nature of something.)
主题
science
|philosophy
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
About the true nature of something, not changed by outside things.
Relating to the inherent nature or essence of something, without external factors.
语法
词典原形
essentially
IPA
GB/ɪsˈɛnʃəli/
US/ɪsˈɛnʃəli/
音节与重音
es - sen - tially （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (sen)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: essentially
- Plural: essentiallies
词族
相关表达
essentially correct
1/ɪsˈɛnʃəli kɚˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
correct in main aspects
Used to say that something is right in the most important way, even if some details are wrong.
例句
- Your answer is essentially correct, but you missed one point.
- The theory is essentially correct according to current research.
essentially the same
1/ɪsˈɛnʃəli ðə sˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
almost exactly the same
Used to say two things are almost the same in an important way.
例句
- The two reports are essentially the same, with only minor changes.
- These phones are essentially the same in performance.
essentially true
1/ɪsˈɛnʃəli tɹˈu/
fixed phrase
true in main points
Used to say that something is mostly true, even if some small parts are not.
例句
- His statement was essentially true, though not complete.
- The news article is essentially true despite a few errors.