No. 688 in Russian
центр
"Center" or "centre."
In a sentence
Центр города — это место с активной жизнью.
The city center is a place with active life.
In this sentence, 'центр' is used to denote the middle or main area of a city, commonly referred to as downtown.
Мы посетили культурный центр, где прошла выставка.
We visited the cultural center where the exhibition took place.
Here, 'центр' is used to describe an establishment or organization serving as a hub for cultural activities.
Этот университет является центром передовых исследований.
This university is a center for advanced research.
In this example, 'центр' refers to an institution recognized as a pivotal location for a particular field of activity, indicating prominence.
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