Quintessence

(noun.) the most typical example or representative of a type.

(noun.) the purest and most concentrated essence of something.

(noun.) the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies.

手打:罗莎琳德

• He was the enemy, fine as a diamond, and as hard and jewel-like, the quintessence of all that was inimical. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.

校对:伊薇特