1 concentrate /ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/ verb concentrates; concentrated; concentrating
concentrates; concentrated; concentrating
Learner's definition of CONCENTRATE
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[no object] : to think about something : to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc.集中注意力；专心；聚精会神 —
often + on -
All that noise makes it hard to concentrate on the book I'm trying to read.这些噪声让我难以聚精会神地读这本书。
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We need to concentrate [=focus] on this problem.我们需要关注这个问题。
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We need to concentrate on finding ways to work more efficiently.我们需要集中精力，找到更高效的工作方法。
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He thought about becoming a lawyer, but he has decided to concentrate on a medical career instead. [=he has decided to direct his efforts toward a medical career instead]他曾想过当律师，但现已决定专心从医。
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[+ object] : to cause (attention, efforts, strength, etc.) to be used or directed for a single purpose使集中；聚集 —
usually + on -
She is concentrating her attention on her studies. [=she is giving her attention to her studies]她把精力都放在了学习上。
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We need to concentrate our efforts on finding ways to work more efficiently.我们需要集中力量找到更高效的工作方法。
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[+ object] : to make (something, such as a liquid) stronger by removing water使（液体）浓缩
concentrate the/your mind
◊ Something that concentrates the/your mind makes you think very clearly.集中精力；专心
2 concentrate /ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/ noun
plural concentrates
2 concentrate
/ˈkɑːnsənˌtreɪt/
noun
plural concentrates
Learner's definition of CONCENTRATE
: a substance that is made stronger or more pure by removing water浓缩物 [count]
[noncount]