centrepiece /ˈsɛntəˌpiːs/

[英国英语]

AM centerpiece

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The centrepiece of something is the best or most interesting part of it. (最佳的最具吸引力的) 部分

  例：

  The centrepiece of the plan is the idea of regular referendums, initiated by voters.

  投票人提出的方案中最好的一点就是公民定期投票。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A centrepiece is an ornament which you put in the middle of something, especially a dinner table. (尤指餐桌上) 放在中央的装饰物

  例：

  He was arranging floral centrepieces in the banquet hall.

  他正在宴会大厅摆放餐桌中央的装饰花束。