central processing unit
US /ˈsen.trəl ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ ˈjuː.nɪt/
UK /ˈsen.trəl ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ ˈjuː.nɪt/

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中央处理器
the part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed
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The central processing unit is the brain of the computer.
中央处理器是计算机的大脑。
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Upgrading the central processing unit can significantly improve performance.
升级中央处理器可以显著提高性能。