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epicenter

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/ /ˈiːpɪˌsɛntər/

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noun

震央

The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

Examples :

"The news reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was only 10 miles from the city center. "

ニュースは、地震の震央が市の中心部からわずか10マイルの地点だったと報じた。

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noun

震央

The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

Examples :

"The epicenter of the classroom's chaos was the loud argument between two students. "

教室の混乱の震央は、2人の生徒間の大声での口論だった。

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noun

震源地, 中心

The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

Examples :

"During the family argument, the kitchen table became the epicenter of the shouting. "

家族の口論の間、台所のテーブルが叫び声の中心となった。

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noun

震源地, 震央

The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the town square became the epicenter of the flooding. "

大雨の後、町の広場は洪水の震源地となりました。

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verb

震源を持つ

Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).

Examples :

"The earthquake epicenter was located near the small town, causing significant damage. "

地震の震源は小さな町の近くにあり、大きな被害をもたらした。

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