to locate
01
定位, 找到
to discover the exact position or place of something or someone
Transitive: to locate sb/sth
例子
Using GPS coordinates, they were able to locate the missing hiker in the dense forest.
使用GPS坐标，他们能够在茂密的森林中定位失踪的徒步旅行者。
She is currently locating the nearest gas station on her phone's map.
她正在手机上定位最近的加油站。
02
定位, 划定界限
to mark or define the position or boundaries of something
Transitive: to locate position or boundary of something
例子
The surveyor helped to locate the exact boundary of the land.
测量员帮助定位了土地的确切边界。
The team worked to locate the edge of the forest for the new road.
团队努力定位新道路的森林边缘。
03
定居, 设立
to set up a home or business in a specific place
Intransitive: to locate somewhere
例子
After moving to the countryside, they located in a small village.
搬到乡下后，他们在一个小村庄安顿下来。
She wants to locate in a quieter neighborhood for a peaceful life.
她想在一个更安静的社区定居，过上平静的生活。
04
定位, 设立
to assign or establish a specific place or position for something
Transitive: to locate a building or facility somewhere
例子
The company decided to locate its new headquarters in the downtown area.
公司决定将其新总部设立在市中心区。
They will locate the new school building near the community park.
他们将在社区公园附近选址新校舍。
词汇树
dislocate
locater
locating
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