centre (BrE) (NAmEcenter) /ˈsentə(r)/ ► SEE ALLcentre around sb/sthcentre sth around sb/sthcentre on sb/sthcentre sth on sb/sth●ˈcentre around sb/sth●ˈcentre sth around sb/sth (BrE alsoˈcentre round sb/sth, ˈcentre sth round sb/sth) to be, or make sb/sth, the most important person or thing around which most activity takes place围绕；环绕；以…为中心；把…作为…的中心◆The debate centres around the question of power. 争论的核心是权力问题。◆The case centred around the couple’s adopted children. 案件的焦点是这对夫妇的养子女。◆Her life was centred entirely around her family. 她的生活完全以家庭为中心。◆The nightlife of the town is largely centred around the hotels. 这个城镇的夜生活大多集中在旅馆。NOTEOften used in the passive.常用于被动语态。[v + prep][v + n/pron + prep]●ˈcentre on sb/sth●ˈcentre sth on sb/sth ( ˈcentre upon sb/sth, ˈcentre sth upon sb/sthmore formal) to give a lot of attention or thought to one particular activity, idea or person, etc.（注意力或思想）集中于，倾注于；把（注意力或思想）集中于◆The discussions centred on the hostage issue. 讨论围绕人质问题展开。◆Public interest centred largely on the team’s stars. 公众关注的焦点主要是该队的明星。◆The group has centred its attention on the need for reform. 该小组将其注意力集中在改革的必要性上。◆His research is centred on the effects of unemployment. 他的研究以失业的影响为主要课题。NOTEOften used in the passive.常用于被动语态。[v + prep][v + n/pron + prep]