centre
/ˈsentə/ · /ˈsentər/
CEFR level A1Topic CityWord #130 in the learning path
中心；中央
Definitions
n. The middle point or area of something.
中心；中央
n. A place providing particular activities, services, or facilities.
活动中心；服务机构
v. Make something the main focus of attention or activity.
以…为中心；集中于
Example
We placed a vase in the centre of the table.
我们在桌子中央摆了一个花瓶。
A new community centre could provide affordable exercise facilities and meeting spaces for local residents.
新的社区中心可以为当地居民提供价格实惠的健身设施和聚会场所。
Collocations
- city centre
- community centre
- centre on
Word family
- central (adj.)
- centrally (adv.)
Synonyms
- middle
Antonyms
- edge
Usage tip
centre是英式拼写，美式写center；动词常接on。
FAQ
- What does centre mean?
- The middle point or area of something. A place providing particular activities, services, or facilities. Make something the main focus of attention or activity.
- How is centre pronounced?
- UK /ˈsentə/, US /ˈsentər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
