centered

• 形容一个人冷静、平衡、专注；也指物体位于中心。

Describes a person who is calm, balanced, and focused, or an object that is placed in the middle.

1. Focused and balancedB2informalamerican

   Having a calm, stable, and balanced state of mind; not easily distracted.

   内心平衡的

   • She stayed centered during the stressful interview.
   • Meditation helps him feel more centered and calm.
   • A centered person can handle criticism without getting upset.

   同义词balancedcalmcollectedcomposedpoisedself-possessedserenestabletranquil

   反义词agitateddistractedflusteredscatteredunbalancedunstable

2. Placed in the middleA2formal

   Located at or positioned in the center of something.

   居中的

   • The text is centered on the page.
   • The picture is perfectly centered on the wall.
   • Make sure the logo is centered in the header.

   同义词centralmedianmiddlemidmostmidway

   反义词eccentricoff-centerouterperipheral

• 动词，意思是把某物放在中间，或把注意力集中在某个点或事物上。

A verb meaning to place something in the middle or to focus attention on a particular point or subject.

1. Place in the middleA2formalamerican

   To position something at the middle point of an area or object.

   置于中心

   • Please center the picture on the wall.
   • He centered the text on the page.
   • The designer centered the logo in the middle of the banner.

   同义词centralizeconcentratefocus

2. Focus or concentrateB1formalamerican

   To direct attention or effort toward a particular thing.

   集中

   • The discussion centered on the new policy changes.
   • Her research centers around climate change.
   • The campaign centers on improving public health.

   同义词concentrateconcentrate onconvergedirectfixfocus

   反义词dispersedistractscatter

短语动词变体center on