English Dictionary

Centre of the Universe

固有名詞

カナダ英語 軽蔑的 俗語

(slang, Canada, derogatory) The city of Toronto, due to its self-absorbed haughty attitude.

日本語の意味

皮肉・侮蔑的にカナダのトロント市を指す表現、自己陶酔的な態度に対する風刺として用いられる

Many newcomers admired its skyline, but locals often mockingly referred to Toronto as the Centre of the Universe because of its self-absorbed, haughty attitude.

多くの新参者はそのスカイラインに感嘆したが、地元の人々はしばしばトロントを、自己中心的で高慢な態度を揶揄する俗語的な蔑称で嘲笑的に呼んだ。

意味（1）

(slang, Canada, derogatory) The city of Toronto, due to its self-absorbed haughty attitude.

The announcer finished the report with, “All is well in the Centre of the Universe; the Toronto Maple Leafs won a hockey game last night.” I loved it. That sentiment will keep Canada together long after the politicians have finished[…]