epicenter

US /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
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진앙, 진원지

the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.

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The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the coast.
지진의 진앙은 해안 근처에 위치했다.
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Scientists quickly identified the epicenter to assess the damage.
과학자들은 피해를 평가하기 위해 신속하게 진앙을 확인했다.
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중심, 핵심

the central point of something, typically a difficult or unpleasant situation.

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The city became the epicenter of the protests.
그 도시는 시위의 중심지가 되었다.
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He was at the epicenter of the scandal.
그는 스캔들의 중심에 있었다.
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