essence
US /ˈes.əns/
UK /ˈes.əns/
1.
Essenz, Wesen, Kern
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character
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The essence of his argument was that all people deserve equal rights.
Die Essenz seines Arguments war, dass alle Menschen gleiche Rechte verdienen.
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Simplicity is the essence of good design.
Einfachheit ist die Essenz guten Designs.
2.
Essenz, Extrakt, Duftstoff
a preparation of a plant or drug, especially an alcoholic solution of a volatile oil, used as a flavoring or scent
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Add a few drops of vanilla essence to the cake batter.
Fügen Sie ein paar Tropfen Vanille-Essenz zum Kuchenteig hinzu.
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She dabbed a little lavender essence behind her ears.
Sie tupfte etwas Lavendel-Essenz hinter ihre Ohren.