central
/ˈsentrəl; `sɛntrəl/ adj
1
(a) of, at, near or forming the centre of sth 中心的; 中央的; 在中心的; 形成中心的
We live in central London. 我们住在伦敦中部.
Our house is very central, ie is in or close to the centre of the town. 我们的房子就在市中心.
the central plains of N America 北美洲的中部平原.
(b) easily reached from surrounding areas; convenient 容易从四周到达的; 方便的
a theatre with a very central location 地处中心的剧场.
2 most important; main; principal 最重要的; 主要的; 首要的
the central point of an argument 争论的焦点
the central character in a novel 小说的中心人物
Reducing inflation is central to (ie a major part of) the government's economic policy. 缩减通货膨胀是政府经济政策的重点.
3 having overall power or control 有全部权力或控制力的
central government, ie the government of a whole country, as contrasted with local government 中央政府（区别於地方政府）
the central committee, eg of a political party 中央委员会（如一政党的）.