A2 adjective ニュートラル #447 よく出る

central

/ˈsen.trəl/

Located in the middle of an area or object. It also refers to something that is the most important or main part of a system, idea, or organization.

例文

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1

The central bus station is very close to my apartment.

The main bus station is located near my home.

2

The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.

The main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.

3

Let's meet at a central spot so nobody has to walk too far.

Let's meet in a middle location so it is easy for everyone.

語族

名詞
center
Verb
center
副詞
centrally
形容詞
central
関連
centrality
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Central Park' in New York; it is a park right in the middle (center) of the city.

クイックテスト

The hotel is in a _____ location, making it easy to visit all the museums.

正解!

正解は: central

例文

1

The central bus station is very close to my apartment.

everyday

The main bus station is located near my home.

2

The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.

formal

The main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.

3

Let's meet at a central spot so nobody has to walk too far.

informal

Let's meet in a middle location so it is easy for everyone.

4

Economic growth is central to the government's long-term plan.

academic

Money growth is the most important part of the government's plan.

5

We need to move all files to a central server for better security.

business

We must put all files on one main computer to keep them safe.

語族

名詞
center
Verb
center
副詞
centrally
形容詞
central
関連
centrality

よく使う組み合わせ

central heating a system that warms a whole building from one place
central bank the main national bank of a country
central office the main administrative headquarters
central role the most important part in an activity or story
central government the national level of government

よく使うフレーズ

central nervous system

the brain and spinal cord

front and central

in a very noticeable or important position

central processing unit

the main part of a computer (CPU)

よく混同される語

central vs center

Center is usually a noun (a place) or a verb, while central is the adjective used to describe that place or importance.

central vs middle

Middle usually refers to physical position, while central can mean both physical position and level of importance.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'central' when you want to emphasize that something is the 'heart' of a system or the most convenient point for everyone to reach.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'the center station' instead of 'the central station'. Remember to use the adjective form before the noun.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Central Park' in New York; it is a park right in the middle (center) of the city.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'centralis', coming from 'centrum', which means the sharp point of a compass or the middle of a circle.

文法パターン

Used before a noun (e.g., central location) Used after a linking verb (e.g., The issue is central to our problem) Can be modified by adverbs like 'absolutely' or 'very'
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文化的な背景

In many cities, the 'Central Business District' (CBD) is the recognized name for the downtown area where commerce happens.

クイックテスト

The hotel is in a _____ location, making it easy to visit all the museums.

正解!

正解は: central

関連単語

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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