Definition
中枢 refers to the central or pivotal part of a system, often used figuratively to mean 'nerve center', 'hub', or 'core'. You'll see it in compounds like 神经中枢 (nerve center), 交通中枢 (transportation hub), and 权力中枢 (power center). It emphasizes the key role that coordinates or controls the rest.
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centerpivothub (often figurative, referring to the core or key part of a system)
Examples
- 。Dànǎo shì réntǐ de shénjīng zhōng shū.The brain is the nerve center of the human body.
- 中枢。Zhège chéngshì shì quánguó de jiāotōng zhōng shū.This city is the transportation hub of the whole country.
- 中枢。Quánlì zhōng shū de juécè yǐngxiǎng zhěnggè guójiā.Decisions made at the power center affect the entire country.
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