How do you use "central" in a sentence?

The hotel is in a central location, close to all the attractions. Communication is central to any successful relationship. Central heating keeps the whole house warm.

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Q: What does "central" mean?

In the middle; of main importance The word 'central' describes something located in the middle or at the centre of an area. It also means of primary importance or essential to something. It's commonly used in place names like 'Central London' or 'Grand Central Station.'

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Meaning: In the middle; of main importance

中心的；核心的

central; principal

中央の；中心的な

중앙의; 핵심적인

The word 'central' describes something located in the middle or at the centre of an area. It also means of primary importance or essential to something. It's commonly used in place names like 'Central London' or 'Grand Central Station.'

「central」描述位于中间或区域中心的事物。它也指最重要或对某事至关重要的。它常用于地名，如「Central London」或「Grand Central Station」。

La palabra «central» describe algo situado en el medio o en el centro de una zona. También significa de importancia primaria o esencial para algo. Se usa comúnmente en nombres de lugares como «Central London» o «Grand Central Station».

「central」は中央やエリアの中心に位置するものを表します。また、最も重要な、または何かに不可欠なという意味もあります。「Central London」や「Grand Central Station」のような地名によく使われます。

'central'은 어떤 지역의 중간이나 중심에 위치한 것을 나타냅니다. 또한 무언가에 있어 가장 중요하거나 핵심적인 것을 의미하기도 합니다. 'Central London'이나 'Grand Central Station'처럼 지명에 흔히 사용됩니다.

Examples

The hotel is in a central location, close to all the attractions.
酒店位于中心位置，靠近所有景点。
El hotel está en una ubicación central, cerca de todas las atracciones.
ホテルは中心部にあり、すべての観光スポットに近い。
호텔은 중심부에 위치해 있어 모든 관광 명소와 가깝다.
Communication is central to any successful relationship.
沟通是任何成功关系的核心。
La comunicación es central en cualquier relación exitosa.
コミュニケーションは成功する関係の中心です。
소통은 성공적인 관계의 핵심이다.
Central heating keeps the whole house warm.
中央供暖使整栋房子保持温暖。
La calefacción central mantiene toda la casa caliente.
セントラルヒーティングが家全体を暖かく保つ。
중앙난방이 집 전체를 따뜻하게 유지해 준다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'centralis', from 'centrum' meaning 'centre', from Greek 'kentron' (sharp point, centre of a circle), from 'kentein' (to prick). The centre was originally the fixed point of a compass.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal