concentrate

英 [ˈkɒnsntreɪt]

美 [ˈkɑ:nsntreɪt]

vt.& vi.集中; 专心于; 注意; 聚集

vt.浓缩，（使）浓缩; [採矿]汰选; 选矿，精选，富集

vi.凝缩，浓缩，提纯

n.浓缩物

adj.集中起来的，经过浓缩的

1

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

是否能专心学习并取得一定成就要靠他自己。

2

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

义大利的工业区集中在该国中北部和东北部地区。

3

A term in prison will concentrate his mind wonderfully.

一想到要被判刑，他的头脑就会变得非常清醒。

4

Water companies should concentrate on reducing waste instead of building new reservoirs.

自来水公司应该集中精力减少水浪费，而不是修建新水库。

5

At work you need to be able to concentrate.

工作的时候必须要做到聚精会神。