middle

1. N-COUNT Themiddleof something is the part of it that is farthest from its edges, ends, or outside surface. 中间

Howard stood in the middle of the room sipping a cup of coffee. 霍华德站在房子中间，啜饮着一杯咖啡。

They had a volleyball court in the middle of the courtyard. 他们在院子中央有一个排球场。

2. the middle of nowhere→see nowhere

3. ADJ The middle object in a row of objects is the one that has an equal number of objects on each side. 当中的[ADJ n]

The middle button of his uniform jacket was strained over his belly. 他制服上衣中间的那个扣子在他的肚子上绷得紧紧的。

4. N-SING Themiddleof an event or period of time is the part that comes after the first part and before the last part. 中期

I woke up in the middle of the night and could hear a tapping on the window. 我半夜醒来，听到轻敲窗户的声音。

5. ADJ Middle is also an adjective. 中期的[ADJ n]

Many classical violinists and pianists become conductors in their middle years. 许多古典小提琴手和钢琴演奏者在中年时变成指挥家。

6. PHRASE If you are in the middle of doing something, you are busy doing it. 正忙于

It's a bit hectic. I'm in the middle of cooking for nine people. 有点儿忙不过来了。我正忙着给9个人做饭呢。