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单词 centreward
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Definition of centreward in English:

centreward

noun ˈsɛntəwəd
  • The part or area near the centre. Only in prepositional phrases, especially "to (the) centreward". rare.

adverb ˈsɛntəwəd
  • 1Towards or in the direction of the centre; = centrewards.

  • 2Towards the political centre; in the direction of political moderation.

adjective ˈsɛntəwəd
  • 1Occurring or moving towards or near the centre; that is situated or positioned near the centre.

  • 2That tends or moves towards the political centre.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Taylor (1576–1632), Church of England clergyman. From centre + -ward.

 
 

Definition of centreward in US English:

centreward

nounˈsɛntəwəd
  • The part or area near the centre. Only in prepositional phrases, especially "to (the) centreward". rare.

adverbˈsɛntəwəd
  • 1Towards or in the direction of the centre; = centrewards.

  • 2Towards the political centre; in the direction of political moderation.

adjectiveˈsɛntəwəd
  • 1Occurring or moving towards or near the centre; that is situated or positioned near the centre.

  • 2That tends or moves towards the political centre.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Taylor (1576–1632), Church of England clergyman. From centre + -ward.

 
 
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