central

The country is in central Africa. [=the area that is in the middle of Africa]这个国家位于非洲中部。

The house has four rooms and a central chimney.这栋房子有四个房间和一个中央烟道。

City planners are looking for a central location for the new hospital.城市规划人员正在市中心寻找场地用于修建新医院。

The novel's central [=main] character is an orphan.这部小说的主人公是一个孤儿。

The professor has become a central [=key] figure in the controversy.这位教授已成为这场争论的核心人物。

The evidence was central to the defense's case.这一证据对辩方至关重要。

a central belief/claim核心信念/主张

The country's schools are financed by both local and central governments.这个国家的学校由地方和中央两级政府提供资金。

The central authority of the company's board is being challenged.公司董事会的最高权威受到挑战。

The apartment has both central air-conditioning and central heating.这套公寓有中央空调和集中供暖。

The resort is party central for college students on spring break. [=college students on spring break have many parties at the resort]这个度假胜地是大学生春假期间的聚会中心。

Our family room becomes kid central on weekends.我们的家庭活动室周末就成了儿童活动中心。