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epicenter

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/ /ˈiːpɪˌsɛntər/

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noun

진앙

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. "

뉴스에서는 지진의 진앙이 시내 중심가에서 불과 10마일 떨어져 있다고 보도했다.

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noun

진앙

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. "

교실의 혼란의 진앙은 두 학생 사이의 시끄러운 말다툼이었다.

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noun

진원지, 중심

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. "

가족 싸움 동안, 부엌 식탁은 고함의 중심이 되었다.

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noun

진원지, 중심지

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. "

폭우 후, 마을 광장은 홍수의 진원지가 되었다.

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verb

진앙을 가지다

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

Examples :

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

지진 진앙은 작은 마을 근처에 위치해 심각한 피해를 입혔다.

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