English Dictionary

center

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

動詞

アメリカ英語 他動詞 自動詞

(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area. / (transitive) To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.

日本語の意味

対象物をその領域の中心に配置させる、中央に位置させること。 / 気分や電圧などの属性を、両極端の中間の値に調整させること。

Please center the vase on the dining table.

花瓶を食卓の中央に置いてください。

意味（1）

(transitive) To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

Thy joys are centred all in me alone.

意味（2）

(transitive) To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.

意味（3）

(transitive) To give (something) a central basis.

However, Lucas also centered the plot around the protection of the secret Death Star plans, which now filled the role of the clan treasure the enemy is seeking in Hidden Fortress; […]

意味（4）

(intransitive) To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

The plot centers on the life of a working-class family.

意味（5）

(engineering) To form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center.

centers （ present singular third-person ）

centering （ participle present ）

centered （ participle past ）

centered （ past ）