inherent与essential这两个形容词均有“内在的、本质的”之意。
inherent : 指物体本身固有的、不能与该物体分割的某种特性。
- There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport.
几乎每种运动本身都带有危险／风险。 - I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
我生来对律师就有种不信任感。
essential : 指决定所属事物存在的关键因素。
- Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed.
这个项目能否成功，政府的支持至关重要。 - There is essential work to be done before the building can be re-occupied.
这座楼在重新入住前必须进行必要的维修。 - Water is essential for/to living things.
水对于生物来说是必不可少的。 - It is essential (that) our prices remain competitive.
我们保持价格方面的竞争优势是至关重要的。 - For the experiment to be valid, it is essential to record the data accurately.
要保证实验的有效性，就必须精确地记录数据。
