centripetal
01
向心的, 指向中心的
moving, directed, or acting toward a central point or axis
例子
Gravity exerts a centripetal force that keeps planets in orbit.
重力施加一种向心力，使行星保持在轨道上。
The dancers moved in a graceful, centripetal pattern toward the center of the stage.
舞者们以优雅的、向心的模式向舞台中心移动。
02
向心的, 传入的
describing sensory pathways that carry signals from the body toward the brain or spinal cord
例子
The centripetal nerve fibers transmit touch sensations from the skin.
向心性神经纤维传递来自皮肤的触觉。
Damage to centripetal pathways can impair sensory perception.
对向心通路的损伤可能损害感觉知觉。
03
向心的, 统一的
bringing different parts together into a cohesive whole
例子
A shared language can serve as a centripetal force within a community.
一种共享语言可以在社区内作为向心力发挥作用。
The festival had a centripetal effect, drawing residents closer together.
这个节日产生了向心效应，使居民们更加紧密地联系在一起。
