centering

• 名词，指将注意力或精力集中于某事物的动作；在美式橄榄球中，指将球从胯下传给后场球员以开始进攻的动作。

A noun referring to the act of focusing attention or energy on something, or in American football, the action of passing the ball between the legs to a back to start a play.

1. Focus of attentionB2formal

   The act of directing one's attention or energy toward a particular subject or activity.

   专注

   • The centering of the discussion on climate change was crucial.
   • Her centering on the task helped her finish quickly.
   • Meditation involves the centering of the mind on the present moment.

   同义词concentrationfocusfocusing

   反义词distractioninattentionneglect

2. Snap in American footballB2formalamerican

   In American football, the action of putting the ball into play by passing it backward between the legs to a back player.

   开球传球

   • The quarterback called for the centering of the ball.
   • A perfect centering is essential for a successful play.
   • The center's centering was off, causing a fumble.

   同义词hikesnap

• 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