epicenter

US /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
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1.

震中

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.
地震的震中位于海岸附近。
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Scientists quickly identified the epicenter to assess the damage.
科学家们迅速确定了震中以评估损失。
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中心, 核心

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

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The city became the epicenter of the protests.
这座城市成为了抗议活动的中心。
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He was at the epicenter of the scandal.
他处于丑闻的中心。
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