essence
n.本质，精髓，要素(substance)
He is in essence a reclusive sort.
他本质上是个隐士。
entitative
adj.实体的，本质的(substantive)
essential
adj.本质的，实质的(fundamental);提炼的，精华的 n.本质，实质；要素，要点
It is essential for us to try to decide whether television is a blessing or a curse.
我们必须决定电视是福还是祸。
inherited
adj.通过继承得到的，遗传的
fundamental
adj.基础的，基本的(primary,elementary)
Fresh air is fundamental to good health.
新鲜空气对身体健康至关重要。
approximate
adj.近似的(proximate)
Please provide me with an approximate figure for last month's sale.
请为我提供上个月的一个大概销售额。
comparable
adj.可比的;类似的(similar)
The achievement of an athlete and a writer are not comparable.
运动员和作家的成就不能比较。
comparative
adj.比较的
A comparative study of the two systems of distribution revealed the strength of the one over the other.
对这两种分配制度的比较研究揭示了两者的优势。
relative
adj.有关系的;相对的，比较而言的
After his troubles, he's now in relative comfort.
他经历了麻烦之后，现在处于相对舒适的状态。
compare
vt.比较(着重于相似处)
Please compare the two subjects and tell me the similarities.
请比较这两个物品，并告诉我它们的相似之处。
contrast
n.对比(着重于相异处)
Today's rain is a sharp contrast to yesterday's sunshine.
今天的雨与昨天的阳光形成鲜明对比。
similarity
n.类似，类似处
There is a similarity between the sisters.
这对姐妹有相似之处。