Central Centrally Important ˈsentrəl Senˈtræləti Middle Place Part
The word "central" is an adjective that primarily means being in the middle, most important, or easily accessible. It can also refer to a core administrative or controlling entity. The word has related adverbial and noun forms like "centrally" and "centrality."
The word "central" (adjective) describes something that is located in the middle of an area or object, is the most important or crucial, or is easily reached from many places. It can also refer to a controlling or governing body or a position of importance. The word has adverbial forms like "centrally" and a related noun "centrality."
[ADJ 形容词]中央的；中心的 Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
...Central America's Caribbean coast...
中美洲加勒比海沿岸
The disruption has now spread and is affecting a large part of central Liberia.
混乱局面已经扩散，正在影响利比里亚中部的大片地区。
...a rich woman living in central London.
住在伦敦市中心的富婆
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The main cabin has its full-sized double bed centrally placed with plenty of room around it.
主舱正中央摆着一张标准双人床，四周很宽敞。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]位于中央地带的；处于中心的；四通八达的 A place that is central is easy to reach because it is in the centre of a city, town, or particular area.
...a central location in the capital.
首都的中心地带
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...this centrally located hotel, situated on the banks of the Marne Canal.
这家坐落在马恩运河河畔、地处中心地带的宾馆
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[ADJ 形容词]中央的；有最高决策权的 A central group or organization makes all the important decisions that are followed throughout a larger organization or a country.
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There is a lack of trust towards the central government in Rome.
人们对罗马的中央政府缺乏信任。
...the central committee of the Cuban communist party.
古巴共产党中央委员会
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This is a centrally planned economy.
这是一种中央计划经济。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]最重要的；核心的 The central person or thing in a particular situation is the most important one.
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Black dance music has been central to mainstream pop since the early '60s.
自上世纪60年代以来，黑人舞曲一直是主流流行乐的核心。
...a central part of their culture.
他们文化的核心部分
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The centrality of the German economy to the welfare of Europe must be recognised.
德国经济对欧洲社会安康的核心作用必须得到承认。
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In her memoirs Naomi is quick to acknowledge that her grandmother was centrally important in her venture as a writer.
娜奥米在她的回忆录里开篇就承认，在她尝试创作的过程中，她的祖母起了非常重要的作用。
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cen·tral★/ˈsentrəl; NAmEˈsentrəl/adjective1★most important 最重要的；首要的；主要的◆The central issue is that of widespread racism.最重要的问题是种族主义到处泛滥。◆She has been a central figure in the campaign.她一直是这场运动的主要人物。◆Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine.预防在传统医学中也起着主导作用。◆Reducing inflation is central to(= is an important part of)the government's economic policy. 减少通货膨胀是政府经济政策最重要的一环。☞synonyms at
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2★having power or control over other parts 起支配作用的；有控制力的◆the central committee (= of a political party)（政党的）中央委员会◆The organization has a central office in York.该组织在约克设有总部。3★in the centre of an area or object 在中心的；中央的◆central London伦敦中心区◆Central America/Europe/Asia中美洲；中欧；中亚◆the central area of the brain大脑中枢4★easily reached from many areas 容易到达的；交通方便的；四通八达的◆The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street.这座公寓位于市中心，离王子街只需要五分钟。◆a central location中心位置5( phonetics 语音) (of a vowel 元音)produced with the centre of the tongue in a higher position than the front or the back, for example /ɜː /in bird中央的（发音时舌高点在口腔中间位置）☞compare
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(2 )▶cen·tral·ity/senˈtræləti; NAmEsenˈtræləti/noun[uncountable ]◆( formal) the centrality of the family as a social institution 家庭作为一种社会机构的重要性cen·tral·ly/ˈsentrəli; NAmEˈsentrəli/adverb◆The hotel is centrally located for all major attractions.这家旅馆位于中心地带，前往所有主要景点都很方便。◆a centrally planned economy中央计划经济◆Is the house centrally heated (= does it have central heating)?这房子有中央供暖吗？cen·tral/ˈsentrəl; NAmEˈsentrəl/cen·tral·ity/senˈtræləti; NAmEsenˈtræləti/cen·tral·ly/ˈsentrəli; NAmEˈsentrəli/
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centralcen‧tral /ˈsentrəl/ ●●●S1W1 adjective
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1middle [only before noun, no comparative] in the middle of an area or an object: He lives in central London. The roof is supported by a central column.Central America/Asia/Europe etc2from one place [only before noun, no comparative] used about the part of an organization, system etc which controls the rest of it, or its work: the party’s central office the system’s central control unit central planning3important more important and having more influence than anything elsecentral to values which are central to our society Owen played a central role in the negotiations. His ideas were of central importance in the development of the theory.central idea/theme/concern etc Education has become a central issue in public debate.► see thesaurus at
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4easy access a place that is central is easy to reach because it is near the middle of a town or area: It’s very central, just five minutes’ walk from the main square.—centrally adverb: Our office is centrally situated. All data is held centrally.—centrality /senˈtræləti/ noun [uncountable]COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3nounsa central role/part· The report emphasizes the central role of science in society.a central issue· Education is a central issue for the government.a central theme· What would you say is the central theme of the book?a central figure (=an important person with a lot of influence)· During this time he was a central figure in American politics.a central feature· Cultural diversity is a central feature of modern British society.be of central importance· Loving care is of central importance to a child’s development.a central concern· Environmental problems are now a central concern.a central idea· This was a central idea in Marxist theory.a central argument (=the main set of reasons for or against something)· Let’s consider the central argument for reducing the voting age.a central aspect· The spread of ideas is a central aspect of globalization.