axis

a real or imaginary straight line through the middle of a round object, such as a wheel, around which it can turn

eje, eje imaginario

• the axis of something

Collocations axis of rotation · axis of symmetry

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

  La Tierra gira sobre su eje.

a group of countries that are closely connected with each other, especially for political or military reasons

eje, alianza

• the Axis

Collocations Axis powers · Axis alliance

• During World War II, the Axis was led by Germany.

  Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el Eje estaba liderado por Alemania.

a point or line around which things are organized or balanced

eje, centro

• the axis of something

Collocations axis of power · axis of influence

• The city is the economic axis of the region.

  La ciudad es el eje económico de la región.