essentially

• 副词，用于指出某事物的根本性质或核心要点，意思相当于“基本上”“实质上”或“从根本上说”。常用于简化或概括复杂的观点，聚焦于其中最重要的部分。

An adverb used to indicate the fundamental nature or core aspect of something, meaning "basically," "in essence," or "fundamentally." It is often used to simplify or summarize a complex idea by focusing on its most important element.

1. Fundamentally or basicallyB2formal

   Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or most important aspect of something.

   本质上

   • The two proposals are essentially the same.
   • Essentially, the problem comes down to a lack of funding.
   • She is essentially a very kind person, despite her rough exterior.

   同义词at heartbasicallyfundamentallyin essenceinherentlyintrinsicallyprimarilyprincipally

2. In essence or by natureB2formal

   Used to describe the intrinsic or inherent quality of something.

   本质上

   • The job is essentially a desk job with occasional travel.
   • The theory is essentially correct, though it needs refinement.
   • The movie is essentially a love story set in wartime.

   同义词at heartbasicallyby naturefundamentallyin essenceinherentlyintrinsically