centre
gb/sˈɛntɚ/ us/sˈɛntɚ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
Middle point or area
The middle part of something, the same distance from all sides.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the centre of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'centre' with 'middle' in abstract contexts; 'centre' often implies a precise point or a focal area, while 'middle' can be more general.
Συνώνυμα
middle (More general term for the midpoint; less formal and not always spatially exact.)
Αντώνυμα
edge (Refers to the outer limit or boundary, opposite of the middle.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
city centre
|centre of attention
|centre stage
|centre point
|centre circle
Θέματα
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The statue stands in the centre of the square.
- He drew a dot in the exact centre of the page.
- The table was placed at the centre of the room.
- London's West End is considered the cultural centre of the city.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The ball is in the centre of the field.
- She stood in the centre of the room.
- There is a park in the centre of town.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
2
Main place for activity
A building or place where certain activities happen.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[type of] centre
Συνώνυμα
hub (Often used figuratively; suggests a central or most important place for activity.)
Αντώνυμα
periphery (The outer area far from the main activity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
shopping centre
|sports centre
|community centre
|conference centre
Θέματα
business
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The town has a new leisure centre with a swimming pool.
- Our company’s training centre is located near the airport.
- The conference will be held at the international convention centre.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We went to the sports centre to play basketball.
- The shopping centre has many stores.
- She works at a community centre.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Place in the middle
To put something in the middle of a space.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to centre [something] [somewhere]
Συνώνυμα
align (To arrange something properly, which may include centering but can also refer to other positions.)
Αντώνυμα
offset (To move something away from the middle position.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
centre the text
|centre a picture
|centre yourself
Θέματα
daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Please centre the title on the page.
- She centred the vase on the table.
- The camera should be centred on the subject.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Centre the photo on the wall.
- He centred his name on the paper.
- I centred my chair between theirs.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
4
Core or key part
The most important part of something.
Συνώνυμα
focus (Emphasizes concentration of attention or effort rather than physical location.)
Αντώνυμα
margins (Areas far from importance or influence.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
centre of attention
|centre of power
|centre of interest
Θέματα
abstract concepts
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The issue of climate change is at the centre of political debate.
- She loves being at the centre of attention.
- Education reform is at the centre of their campaign.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He is at the centre of this problem.
- She is at the centre of our team.
- Money is at the centre of their plan.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
centre
IPA
GB/sˈɛntɚ/
US/sˈɛntɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
centre (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (centre)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: centre
- Variant Spelling: center
- Plural: centres
Verb
- Base: centre
- Variant Spelling: center
- 3rd Person Singular: centres
- Present Participle: centring
- Past: centred
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
Core family
central
adjective A2
centrally
adverb
Related words
centralise
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
decentralise
verb C1
Advanced or less common
centralisation
noun C1
centrality
noun
Κύρια σημεία
- Spelling Variant: center Verb
- Spelling Variant: center Noun
Εκφράσεις
centre around/on something
1/sˈɛntɚ ˈɑɹˈaʊndən sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Have as main focus/topic
To be mainly about something, or to have it as your main interest.
Παραδείγματα
- The discussion centred on ways to improve safety.
- Our holiday plans centred around visiting family.
centre of attention
1/sˈɛntɚ əv ətˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Person everyone notices most
The person or thing that everyone is looking at or talking about.
Παραδείγματα
- She was the centre of attention at her birthday party.
- The unusual painting became the centre of attention in the gallery.
city centre
1/sˈɪti sˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
Main commercial area of city
The main part of a city where there are many shops, offices, and other businesses.
Παραδείγματα
- We stayed in a hotel right in the city centre.
- Traffic is always heavy in the city centre during rush hour.
take centre stage
1/tˈeɪk sˈɛntɚ stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
idiom
Become most important focus
To become the most important thing or person in a situation.
Παραδείγματα
- Environmental issues took centre stage during the conference.
- She took centre stage with her powerful speech.