gist

名词 gist:

1. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
   同义词：effect, essence, burden, core
2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
   同义词：kernel, substance, core, center, essence, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

gist

n.（名词）
The central idea; the essence.See Synonyms at substance
中心：中心思想；精华，要素参见 substance
Law The grounds for action in a suit.
【法律】 诉讼中的依据

来源：
From Anglo-Norman (cest action) gist [(this action) lies] [third person sing. of] gesir [to lie]
源自 英法语 (cest action) gist [（行为）有赖于] [] gesir的第三人称单数 [处于]
from Latin iacôre * see yô-
源自 拉丁语 iacôre *参见 yô-