central
gb/sˈɛntɹəl/ us/sˈɛntɹəl/
A2
英语
~ 600
义项
0 个义项
adjective
A2
property
1
Located in the middle
In or near the middle of something.
用法模式：
[something] is central to [a place]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'central' with 'middle'. 'Central' often refers to location within a larger area, not necessarily the exact middle point.
近义词
middle (Emphasizes exact midpoint rather than a general central area.)
反义词
peripheral (Refers to being on or near the edge rather than the center.)
搭配
central location
|central area
|central position
|central square
|central district
主题
geography
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The hotel is in a central location, close to shops and restaurants.
- The central square is a popular meeting point.
- We placed the table in a central position in the room.
- The station is central to the city.
- The park is located in the central district.
学习者例句
- The school is in a central place.
- The central room is very big.
- We sat in a central seat.
- The library is in the central part of town.
- The bus stop is in a central area.
adjective
B1
property
2
Most important or main
Very important; the main part of something.
用法模式：
[something] is central to [an idea/process]
常见错误：
Learners may overuse 'important' instead of 'central' when meaning 'key to understanding'. 'Central' often implies being at the core conceptually, not physically.
近义词
key (Informal and common alternative meaning 'very important'.)
反义词
minor (Means less important or of lower priority.)
搭配
central role
|central idea
|central issue
|central theme
|central figure
主题
education
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Trust is central to any healthy relationship.
- Education plays a central role in economic development.
- The central theme of the novel is love and loss.
- She was a central figure in the movement.
- Honesty is central to his character.
学习者例句
- Food is central to our culture.
- Water is central to life.
- She is central to the team.
- The main idea is central to the story.
- Trust is central in friendship.
adjective
B2
property
3
Controlling from one main point
Having control from one main place or group.
近义词
national (When referring to government, 'national' can imply centralized authority.)
反义词
local (Refers to authority at a small regional level rather than centralized.)
搭配
central government
|central authority
|central command
主题
politics
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The central government announced new policies.
- All decisions are made by the central office.
- The military operates under a central command.
学习者例句
- The central government makes the law.
- The company has a central office.
- The army has a central command.
语法
词典原形
central
IPA
GB/sˈɛntɹəl/
US/sˈɛntɹəl/
音节与重音
cent - ral （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (cent)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: central
词族
Core family
center
noun A1
centrally
adverb
Related words
centralize
verb C1
centralization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
decentralize
verb C1
decentralization
noun C1
Advanced or less common
centrality
noun
相关表达
Central America
1/sˈɛntɹəl əmˈɛɹɪkə/
fixed phrase
Region between North and South America
The group of countries between Mexico and South America.
例句
- Costa Rica is in Central America.
- Central America has many beautiful beaches.
Central Park
1/sˈɛntɹəl pˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
Large public park in New York City, USA
A very big park in New York City.
例句
- We had a picnic in Central Park.
- Central Park is beautiful in the fall.
central to
1/sˈɛntɹəl tə/
fixed phrase
Essential for something's success or existence
Very important for something to work or happen.
例句
- Teamwork is central to our success.
- Good communication is central to a happy marriage.