【高分短语】…is of the essence

something is of the essence 

【UK】ˈes.əns  【US】ˈεs.əns

Definition: Used to say that something is very important. 

某事/物是至关重要的

Good communications are of the essence to remain competitive. 

良好的沟通对于保持竞争力是极为重要的。

In any of these discussions, of course, honesty is of the essence. 

当然，在讨论这些问题的时候，互相坦诚是很重要的。

time is of the essence 

(=it is very important to do something quickly)

时间是至关重要的

speed is of the essence 

(=it is very important to do something quickly)

速度是至关重要的

I've called the police, and we have to take her there at once; apparently time is of the essence. 

我已经报警了，我们要马上送她到警察局，看来每分每秒都很关键。

Has anyone called an ambulance? Time is of the essence with this man's injuries! 

你们叫救护车了吗？这个人的伤势要尽快处理！

We have to get these pages to the printer by 8, so work faster, people! Time is of the essence! 

我们8点前就要把这些材料都准备好拿去打印了，大家要快点呀，我们都要分秒必争。

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