essentially
/ɪˈsenʃəli/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4670 in the learning path
本质上；基本上
Definitions
adv. When considering the most important features or facts.
本质上；基本上
Example
These two phones are essentially the same, apart from colour.
这两部手机除了颜色不同，基本上是一样的。
Although teaching methods have changed, the purpose of education remains essentially the same across generations.
尽管教学方法有所改变，教育的目的在不同世代之间仍基本一致。
Collocations
- essentially the same
- essentially different
- essentially a matter of
Word family
- essential (adj.)
- essence (n.)
Synonyms
- basically
- fundamentally
Usage tip
是副词，不是形容词；常用于概括核心事实。
FAQ
- What does essentially mean?
- When considering the most important features or facts.
- How is essentially pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/, US /ɪˈsenʃəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
