"epicenter" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 震中

Definition

地球表面正对地震发生源头的点。也可指某项活动、事件或问题的中心点。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“震中”既是科学术语，也常用于比喻，描述事件、危机等的中心。多见于新闻和正式场合。

Examples

The city was at the epicenter of the earthquake.

这座城市处在地震的**震中**。

Scientists studied the epicenter to understand the damage.

科学家研究了**震中**以了解破坏情况。

The epicenter was located 10 miles from the coast.

**震中**位于离海岸10英里处。

This city has become the epicenter of the technology boom.

这座城市已成为科技热潮的**中心**。

During the pandemic, New York was the epicenter of the outbreak.

疫情期间，纽约是疫情**震中**。

The stadium was at the epicenter of all the excitement last night.

昨晚体育场是所有激情的**中心**。