| 单词 | central |
| 释义 | central —central /ˈsen.trəl/ adjective (IMPORTANT) ► C2 main or important: » a central role» Community involvement is central to our plan.Thesaurus+: ↑Important and essential things , ↑Information and messagesWord Builder:–Nouns: decentralization, centralization–Adjectives: central–Verbs: centralize, decentralize–Adverbs: centrally• • • Extra Examples:» I failed to grasp the film's central concept.» Eugenics was the central, and most controversial, part of his social philosophy.» The central character of the play is a flaky neurotic.» The central argument of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare.» The central character is a malevolent witch out for revenge.adjective (NEAR THE MIDDLE) ► B1 in, at, from, or near the centre or most important part of something: » central Europe/London» Of course, you pay more for premises with a central location (= in or near the centre of a town).Thesaurus+: ↑Centres of objectsWord Builder:–Nouns: decentralization, centralization–Adjectives: central–Verbs: centralize, decentralize–Adverbs: centrally• • • Extra Examples:» Some late news has just come in - a bomb has exploded in central London.» In many churches the side aisles are separated from the central aisle by a row of arches.» The bridge's central support gave way, tipping the coach into the river.» The large central diamond is surrounded by eight smaller stones.» I love the wide open spaces of central Australia.adjective [before noun] (ORGANIZATION) ► C1 controlled or organized in one main place: » central authorities» the US central bank» central planningThesaurus+: ↑Managing and organizingWord Builder:–Nouns: decentralization, centralization–Adjectives: central–Verbs: centralize, decentralize–Adverbs: centrally |
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