centre
gb/sˈɛntɚ/ us/sˈɛntɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Middle point or area
The middle part of something, the same distance from all sides.
Модель употребления:
the centre of [something]
Частая ошибка:
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.
Синонимы
middle (More general term for the midpoint; less formal and not always spatially exact.)
Антонимы
edge (Refers to the outer limit or boundary, opposite of the middle.)
Коллокации
city centre
|centre of attention
|centre stage
|centre point
|centre circle
Темы
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
Main place for activity
A building or place where certain activities happen.
Модель употребления:
[type of] centre
Синонимы
hub (Often used figuratively; suggests a central or most important place for activity.)
Антонимы
periphery (The outer area far from the main activity.)
Коллокации
shopping centre
|sports centre
|community centre
|conference centre
Темы
business
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- We went to the sports centre to play basketball.
- The shopping centre has many stores.
- She works at a community centre.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Place in the middle
To put something in the middle of a space.
Модель употребления:
to centre [something] [somewhere]
Синонимы
align (To arrange something properly, which may include centering but can also refer to other positions.)
Антонимы
offset (To move something away from the middle position.)
Коллокации
centre the text
|centre a picture
|centre yourself
Темы
daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Please centre the title on the page.
- She centred the vase on the table.
- The camera should be centred on the subject.
Примеры для изучающих
- Centre the photo on the wall.
- He centred his name on the paper.
- I centred my chair between theirs.
Существительное
B2
entity
4
Core or key part
The most important part of something.
Синонимы
focus (Emphasizes concentration of attention or effort rather than physical location.)
Антонимы
margins (Areas far from importance or influence.)
Коллокации
centre of attention
|centre of power
|centre of interest
Темы
abstract concepts
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- He is at the centre of this problem.
- She is at the centre of our team.
- Money is at the centre of their plan.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
centre
IPA
GB/sˈɛntɚ/
US/sˈɛntɚ/
Слоги и ударение
centre (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (centre)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: centre
- Variant Spelling: center
- Plural: centres
Verb
- Base: centre
- Variant Spelling: center
- 3rd Person Singular: centres
- Present Participle: centring
- Past: centred
Родственные слова
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
Ключевые моменты
- Spelling Variant: center Verb
- Spelling Variant: center Noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Environmental issues took centre stage during the conference.
- She took centre stage with her powerful speech.