adj.精粹的；精髓的；典型的
Ship of the Lines were the quintessential battleship of the era. 重型战列舰是巨舰时代的精粹之作。
He was the quintessential tough guy. 他是个典型的硬汉子。
Barbie is the quintessential American icon. 芭比娃娃是典型的美国图标。
