2019-08-04 central

英英释义：of the greatest importance; principal or essential 

be central to 是个很地道的用法

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1. 中国今天的经济成就离不开改革开放政策

China's Reform and Opening Up policy is central to its economic achievements today. 

2. 为他人着想和明确自己的角色是日本文化中的核心价值

Thinking of others and knowing one's role are considered as central to Japanese values. 

3. 华裔美国总统候选人杨安泽（Andrew Yang）把全民基本收入作为他竞选策略的核心

Universal basic income is central to the campaign of Andrew Yang, a Chinese American presidential candidate. 

4. And through it all runs technology: fitness, stress-relief and health apps are now central to the growth of wearable devices such as smart watches.

5. Unlike Russia, China puts its money where its mouth is. Two years ago, China Ocean Shipping Company became a 49% owner of the “dry port” of Khorgos—a vast road-and-rail terminal on the Khazak-Chinese border seen as central to the BRI (the Belt and Road Initiative). 

6. Today Japan sees its ability to bounce back after crises as central to what it means to be Japanese, argues David Leheny of Waseda University in Tokyo.

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中国人将勤劳和勇敢视为是必不可少的价值观。

Chinese people see diligence and bravery as central values.

参考翻译：Chinese take diligence and bravery as values that are central to their society. 或 Chinese see diligence and bravery as values that are central to their culture.