n.精华；典型；精髓；第五元素
The wick is the quintessence of the candle. 灯芯是蜡烛的精华。
Therefore, the research on idioms as a type of linguistic quintessence contributes to enhancing understanding of national culture. 探讨这类语言精华可提升对该民族文化的认知。
It was the quintessence of an English manor house. 那是典型的英式庄园宅第。
