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epicentre

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/

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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 town closest to the earthquake's epicentre experienced the most damage. "

지진 진앙에서 가장 가까운 마을이 가장 큰 피해를 입었다.

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noun

진앙

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

Examples :

""The small town, though miles away, still felt the tremors because it was near the epicentre of the underground explosion." "

작은 마을은 수 마일 떨어져 있었지만, 지하 폭발의 진앙 근처에 있었기 때문에 여전히 흔들림을 느꼈다.

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noun

진원지, 중심

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

Examples :

"The epicentre of the school's drama club was the energetic, talented head of the group. "

학교 연극반의 중심은 활기차고 재능 있는 그룹장이었다.

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noun

진원지, 진앙

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

Examples :

"The epicentre of the school's social media drama was the rumour about the new teacher. "

학교 소셜 미디어 드라마의 진앙은 새 선생님에 대한 소문이었다.

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verb

진앙이 되다

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

Examples :

"The earthquake epicentered near a small town, causing widespread damage. "

지진은 작은 마을 근처에서 진앙이 되어 광범위한 피해를 입혔다.

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