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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·tialBrE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃl/ NAmE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃl/ adjective ◆ He was the quintessential tough guy . 他是个典型的硬汉。▸ quint·es·sen·tial·lyBrE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃəli/ NAmE /ˌkwɪntɪˈsenʃəli/ adverb |