concentrate /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( concentrating, concentrated, concentrates )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If you concentrate on something, or concentrate your mind on it, you give all your attention to it. 集中 (心思); 专心

  例：

  It was up to him to concentrate on his studies and make something of himself.

  他能否专心学习并有所成就取决于他自己。

  例：

  At work you need to be able to concentrate.

  工作时你要能专心。

• 2. 

  V-T If something is concentrated in an area, it is all there rather than being spread around. 集中 [usu passive]

  例：

  Italy's industrial districts are concentrated in its north-central and northeastern regions.

  意大利的工业区集中在该国中北部和东北部地区。