locate /ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ /loʊˈkeɪt/ verb locates; located; locating
/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/ /loʊˈkeɪt/
verb
locates; located; locating
Learner's definition of LOCATE
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[+ object] : to find the place or position of (something or someone)找到…的位置；确定…的地点 -
We tried to locate the border of the property.我们试图确定那处房产的边界。
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Can you locate your town on the map?你能在地图上找到你所在的小镇吗？
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The missing boy was located by police in the woods.警方在树林里找到了那个失踪的男孩。
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The mechanic is still trying to locate the source of the problem.那个机械修理工仍在试图找到问题的根源。
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Reporters have been unable to locate the mayor for his comments.记者们未能找到市长请他发表意见。
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a [+ object] : to put (something or someone) in a particular place把…安置在（某地） -
The company chose to locate its factory near the airport.这家公司选择将工厂建在机场附近。
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The guard located [=stationed, positioned] himself by the back door.那个警卫在后门站岗。
b [no object] US : to make an area, city, etc., your home or the place where your business operates定居；在…落户 c ◊ Something or someone that is located in a specified place is in or at that place.坐落于；位于
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The bathroom is located upstairs.卫生间在楼上。
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The company's factory is located [=situated] near the airport.公司的工厂位于机场附近。
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He was working in Chicago for many years, but he is currently located in New York.他曾在芝加哥工作多年，但目前住在纽约。
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The restaurant is conveniently located just a few minutes from my house.那家餐馆离我家只有几分钟的路程，很方便。