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epicenter

US /ˈep.ə.sen.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈep.ɪ.sen.tər/
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1.

pusat gempa

the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.

Contoh:
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The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the coast.
Pusat gempa bumi terletak berhampiran pantai.
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Scientists quickly identified the epicenter to assess the damage.
Saintis dengan cepat mengenal pasti pusat gempa untuk menilai kerosakan.
2.

pusat, inti

the central point of something, typically a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Contoh:
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The city became the epicenter of the protests.
Bandar itu menjadi pusat protes.
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He was at the epicenter of the scandal.
Dia berada di pusat skandal itu.