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epicentre

/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/

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

最靠近地震震中的那个城镇受损最为严重。

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noun

震中，爆心投影点

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." "

那个小镇虽然距离爆炸地点有几英里，但仍然能感觉到震动，因为它离地下爆炸的爆心投影点很近。

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noun

震中, 中心，核心。

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. "

学校话剧社的活力和才华都集中在团长身上，团长就是话剧社的灵魂人物。

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noun

震中，中心，风暴中心

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. "

这所学校社交媒体风波的中心是关于新老师的谣言。

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verb

震中位于

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

Examples :

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

这次地震的震中位于一个小镇附近，造成了广泛的破坏。

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