nonessential /ˌnɒnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

also non-essential

• 1. 

  ADJ Nonessential means not absolutely necessary. 非必要的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  The crisis has led to the closure of a number of nonessential government services.

  这场危机已导致了一些可有可无政府服务设施的关闭。

  例：

  ...non-essential goods.

  ...非必需品。

• 2. 

  N-PLURAL Nonessentials are things that are not absolutely necessary. 非必需品

  例：

  In a recession, consumers could be expected to cut down on nonessentials like toys.

  经济衰退时，消费者有可能会缩减玩具等非必需品的消费。