centre
centre — 動詞
- centrepresent simple I / you / we / they
- centres3rd person singular
- centring-ing form
- centredpast simple
1. to place something so that it is at an equal distance from the sides or edges of
置中
把某物放在正中間
to place something so that it is at an equal distance from the sides or edges of a space
Walid centred the painting on the living room wall before hanging it.
Walid 在掛上牆之前先把畫放在客廳牆壁的正中央。
centre + object + on + surface
The photographer centred the bride and groom in the middle of the frame.
攝影師讓新娘和新郎站在鏡頭的正中央。
passive: be centred in [location]
Mizuki centred the text on the page before sending the file to the printer.
Mizuki 在把檔案傳送給印表機之前，先把頁面上的文字置中。
The small table was centred beneath the window in the hallway.
那張小桌子被放在走廊窗戶的正下方。
- offset
to place away from the centre, often deliberately
文法句型
centre + noun + prepositional phrase (in/on/at)
be centred + in/on/at + location
用法筆記
Often used in its passive form ('be centred') in descriptions of design, photography, and furniture arrangement. The preposition depends on the location: 'in' for an enclosed area, 'on' for a surface, 'at' for a point or line.
常見錯誤
2. in association football, to kick or pass the ball from near one side of the fiel
傳中
將球從邊線傳向球門區
in association football, to kick or pass the ball from near one side of the field toward the area close to the opponent's goal
Ravindra centred the ball from the right wing to the striker near the goal.
Ravindra 從右翼將球傳中給門前的前鋒。
centre + the ball + from + side + to + player
The midfielder centred to her teammate, who volleyed it into the net.
中場球員把球傳中給隊友，後者凌空抽射破網。
Eshe centred the ball across the penalty area, but the goalkeeper caught it.
Eshe 將球傳中越過罰球區，但被守門員接住了。
Andrei centred from the left flank and the defender cleared the ball away.
Andrei 從左路傳中，但後衛將球清出。
- cross
the more common term in modern football commentary; same meaning
文法句型
centre + the ball + to + player
centre + to + player
centre + the ball + across/across + area
用法筆記
Used transitively with 'the ball' as object, or intransitively with just a 'to' phrase. Common in football match commentary and post-game reports. The American English equivalent is 'cross'.
常見錯誤
centre — 名詞
- centresingular
- centresplural
1. the position in an object or space that is equally far from all of its outer edg
中心；中央
物體或區域的正中間位置
the position in an object or space that is equally far from all of its outer edges, sides, or ends
Wei drew a small red circle right in the centre of the whiteboard.
Wei 在白板的正中央畫了一個小紅圈。
in the centre of + noun phrase
Felix placed the crystal vase at the centre of the long dining table.
Felix 把水晶花瓶放在長餐桌的正中央。
Diya's house is in the centre of town, just a short walk from the market.
Diya 的家在市中心，離市場只有幾步路。
The chocolate truffle has a soft caramel centre inside a dark chocolate shell.
這款松露巧克力在深色巧克力外殼內有軟焦糖內餡。
文法句型
the centre of something
in/at the centre
用法筆記
Often used with a definite article and 'of' to specify which thing the middle belongs to.
常見錯誤
2. a person, event, or topic that attracts the greatest interest and attention from
焦點
眾人最關注的人或事物
a person, event, or topic that attracts the greatest interest and attention from a group of people at a particular time
At the wedding reception, Rachel was the centre of attention in her flowing gold dress.
在婚禮上，Rachel 穿著飄逸的金色禮服，成為全場的焦點。
the centre of attention
The trial of the former mayor became the centre of national media interest for months.
前市長的審判連續幾個月成為全國媒體關注的焦點。
For Ingrid, her grandchildren have always been the centre of her world.
對 Ingrid 來說，她的孫輩始終是她世界的中心。
Sivan's latest exhibition quickly became the centre of the city's art scene.
Sivan 的最新展覽很快成為該市藝術圈的焦點。
- sideline
a position of less importance or involvement
文法句型
the centre of something (attention, interest, debate)
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases 'centre of attention', 'centre of interest', and 'centre of the universe/world'. Subject is typically a person, event, place, or topic that others look toward.
3. the position of being a crucial or deeply involved part of a situation, event, o
關鍵；核心
在某事件中扮演最重要角色的位置
the position of being a crucial or deeply involved part of a situation, event, or argument — for example, a person at the centre of a political crisis, or an issue at the centre of a public debate
The local school found itself at the centre of a heated argument about budget cuts.
該所當地學校陷入了一場關於預算刪減的激烈爭論中，成為風暴核心。
at the centre of + (debate/crisis/controversy/argument)
Christopher was at the centre of every decision the team made about the project.
Christopher 在團隊所做的每一項專案決策中都扮演關鍵角色。
At the centre of the novel is a young woman searching for her lost brother in wartime.
這部小說的核心，是一名年輕女子在戰時尋找失散弟弟的故事。
The scientists' research on vaccines is at the centre of global efforts to stop the disease.
這些科學家關於疫苗的研究，是全球對抗該疾病的核心力量。
- periphery
the outer edge of involvement; a less important position
文法句型
at the centre of something (a situation, event, controversy)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes being deeply involved or essential (crucial role), while sense 2 describes being the object of others' attention. 'At the centre of a crisis' means you are key to it; 'the centre of attention' means everyone is watching you.
常見錯誤
4. a building, room, or area that provides a particular type of service, activity,
中心；場所
提供特定活動或服務的建築物
a building, room, or area that provides a particular type of service, activity, or facility for the public
The community centre runs free yoga classes every Thursday evening.
社區中心每週四晚上提供免費瑜珈課程。
community centre / shopping centre / sports centre / health centre
A new shopping centre with fifty shops and a cinema opened last weekend.
上週末新開了一家購物中心，內有五十間商店和一家電影院。
Lakan goes to the sports centre twice a week to use the swimming pool.
Lakan 每週去體育中心兩次使用游泳池。
Patients can see a doctor at the local health centre without making an appointment.
病患可以到當地的健康中心看醫生，無需預約。
文法句型
centre + for + noun
shopping centre
community centre
health centre
用法筆記
The specific purpose is usually shown by a word before 'centre', such as 'community centre', 'shopping centre', 'health centre', 'conference centre', or 'fitness centre'. In American English this is spelled 'center'.
常見錯誤
5. a player who takes a central position on the pitch or court in sports like baske
中鋒
籃球、橄欖球等運動的中間位置球員
a player who takes a central position on the pitch or court in sports like basketball and rugby, or the role that such a player fills on the team
Femi plays centre for the university basketball team and scores most of their points.
Femi 在大學籃球隊擔任中鋒，隊上大多數的分數都是他得的。
play centre
As a rugby centre, you need to be fast and skilled at passing the ball.
作為橄欖球的中鋒，你必須速度快並擅長傳球。
The coach moved Esteban from wing to centre at the start of the season.
教練在球季一開始就把 Esteban 從邊鋒調到中鋒。
The team captain plays centre and directs the attacking plays from midfield.
隊長擔任中鋒，從中場發動攻勢。
- midfielder
used in football (soccer) and field hockey for a similar middle-area position
文法句型
play centre
centre + for + team
用法筆記
The exact role of a 'centre' varies by sport. In basketball the centre is usually the tallest player and plays near the basket; in rugby the centres form part of the back line and are key in attack and defence.
6. in American football, the player on the offensive line who takes a central posit
美足中鋒
美式足球進攻線的中間位置球員
in American football, the player on the offensive line who takes a central position and starts each play by sending the ball backwards to the quarterback
Mauricio has been the team's starting centre for three seasons and rarely makes a bad snap.
Mauricio 已連續三季擔任球隊的先發中鋒，而且很少傳球失誤。
starting centre
The centre snapped the ball cleanly to the quarterback, who threw it down the field.
中鋒精準地將球從胯下傳給四分衛，四分衛隨即將球長傳至前場。
Darius was named the best college centre in the country by several sports magazines.
Darius 被多家體育雜誌評為全美最佳大學中鋒。
The rookie centre practised snapping the ball for hours every day.
這位新秀中鋒每天花好幾個小時練習傳球。
文法句型
starting centre
centre + snaps + ball
用法筆記
Only used in the context of American or Canadian football. In rugby, the middle-line position is also called 'centre' (sense 5), but the American football centre has a very different role — snapping the ball rather than receiving it.
常見錯誤
7. In baseball, the area of the outfield that lies directly behind the pitcher's mo
中外野
棒球場中外野區域
In baseball, the area of the outfield that lies directly behind the pitcher's mound, between left field and right field.
The batter hit a high fly ball to centre field, and Eitan caught it easily.
打者擊出一記高飛球到中外野，Eitan 輕鬆接殺。
collocation: hit / catch in centre field
Baraka sprinted across centre field to chase down the ball before it hit the ground.
Baraka 衝過中外野，在球落地前將它追到。
The ball landed deep in centre field, far beyond the reach of the infielders.
球落在中外野深處，內野手完全接不到。
Yuna made an impressive running catch in centre field, stopping the other team from scoring.
Yuna 在中外野上演了一次精彩的跑動接殺，阻止了對方得分。
- center field
US spelling of the same term
- left field
the outfield area to the batter's right
- right field
the outfield area to the batter's left
用法筆記
Only used in baseball. The corresponding player position is centre fielder.
常見錯誤
8. In team ball sports played on a pitch or a rink, the central marked spot where p
中圈
球場中央的開球區域
In team ball sports played on a pitch or a rink, the central marked spot where play begins or restarts after a goal is scored.
The referee put the ball on the centre spot to start the match.
裁判把球放在中圈來開始比賽。
collocation: on the centre spot
Noor passed the ball from the centre circle to a teammate on the right wing.
Noor 從中圈把球傳給右翼的隊友。
collocation: from the centre circle
After the goal, both teams returned to the centre of the pitch for the restart.
進球後，兩隊都回到球場中央重新開球。
In ice hockey, every period begins with a face-off at the centre of the rink.
在冰球比賽中，每一局都從球場中央的爭球開始。
- centre circle
the circular marking around the centre spot, used especially in football
- midfield
the general middle area of the pitch, not the specific restart spot
用法筆記
Often called the centre circle in football because of the painted circle around the centre spot. In ice hockey, the equivalent is the centre-ice face-off spot.
9. A moderate political position or group that avoids extreme left-wing or right-wi
中間派
政治立場不極端的中間勢力
A moderate political position or group that avoids extreme left-wing or right-wing views, often aimed at appealing to the widest range of voters.
The party aims to win votes from the centre with moderate tax and healthcare policies.
該政黨以溫和的稅務和醫療政策來爭取中間派選票。
collocation: win votes from the centre
Lakan's views place him in the centre of the party, not on the far left.
Lakan 的觀點使他在黨內處於中間立場，而非極左。
collocation: in the centre of [party]
Kasia argued that only a candidate who appeals to the centre can win an election.
Kasia 主張只有能吸引中間選民的候選人才能贏得選舉。
The centre of British politics has shifted towards more moderate economic policies in recent years.
英國政治的中間勢力近年來已轉向更為溫和的經濟政策。
Isabela's views are in the centre — she supports free markets and welfare programmes.
Isabela 的立場處於中間——她支持自由市場和福利計畫。
- centrists
refers to the people who hold moderate views
- the middle ground
a less formal way to describe moderate political space
- moderates
emphasises the rejection of extreme positions
- the far left
the extreme end of left-wing politics
- the far right
the extreme end of right-wing politics
用法筆記
Often takes the definite article: the centre. Frequently paired with political spectrum terms such as 'left' and 'right' for contrast.