n. 中心, 中央（center的复数形式）

n an area that is approximately central within some larger region

n the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher

n a building dedicated to a particular activity

n a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure

n the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

n the object upon which interest and attention focuses

n a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process

n the middle of a military or naval formation

n (basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team

n (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback

n a place where some particular activity is concentrated

n politically moderate persons; centrists

n (ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team

n the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering

n mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace

n the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game

n (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play

n a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game

v center upon

v direct one's attention on something

v move into the center