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epicenter

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/ /ˈiːpɪˌsɛntər/

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noun

震中，地震中心点

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. "

新闻报道说，这次地震的震中距离市中心只有十英里。

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noun

震中，地表中心点

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. "

教室里混乱的中心点是两个学生之间的大声争吵，争吵的地点就像是混乱的震中。

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noun

震中，中心，焦点。

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. "

在家庭争吵中，厨房餐桌成了大家争吵的焦点。

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noun

震中，中心，核心区域

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. "

暴雨过后，镇中心广场成了洪涝最严重的地区。

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verb

以…为震中

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

Examples :

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

地震以那座小镇附近为震中，造成了严重的破坏。

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