1. Though complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple. 虽然细节复杂，地方税本质上是简单的。
2. The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence. 这两样东西外表上相同， 但本质上不同。
3. In essence, low-carbon economy is efficient usage of energy, development of clean energy and pursuit of green development. 低碳经济实际上就是有效利用能源，发展绿色能源，还有追求绿色发展。
4. The Administration was in essence asserting that because it didn't want to carry out Congress's immigration wishes, no state should be allowed to do so either. 政府实际上是在声称，它不想贯彻国会的移民诉求，因此任何州也都不应该这样做。
5. In essence everything has been said. 其实所有事情都已经说过了。
