| 单词 | local |
| 释义 | local —local /ˈləʊ.kəl/ aep /ˈloʊ-/ adjective B1 from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of a country: » a local accent» local issues» a local newspaper/radio station» Most of the local population depend on fishing for their income.» Our children all go to the local school.» Many local shops will be forced to close if the new supermarket is built.Thesaurus+: ↑Environments and localitiesF0 limited to a particular part of the body: » a local anaesthetic» local swellingThesaurus+: ↑The bodyWord Builder:–Nouns: local, location, relocation–Adjectives: local–Verbs: dislocate, relocate–Adverbs: locally• • • Extra Examples:» She works on the checkout at the local supermarket.» I've just joined the local tennis club.» We advertised our car in the local newspaper.» He's well-known in the local community.» Although long-distance phone calls are going up, the charge for local calls will not alter.noun [C] (PERSON) ► C2 a person who lives in the particular small area that you are talking about: » The café is popular with both locals and visitors.Thesaurus+: ↑People who live or settle somewhereWord Builder:–Nouns: local, location, relocation–Adjectives: local–Verbs: dislocate, relocate–Adverbs: locallynoun [C] UK (PUB) ► F0 a pub near to where a person lives, especially if they often go there to drink: » The George is my local.Thesaurus+: ↑Selling and serving alcoholic drinksThesaurus+: ↑Public entertainment venuesnoun [C] US (ORGANIZATION) ► F0 a division within a union representing people from a particular areaThesaurus+: ↑Industrial relationsThesaurus+: ↑Societies, clubs and organizationsnoun [C] US (VEHICLE) ► F0 a train or bus that stops at all or most of the places on its route where passengers can get on or off: » the 12.24 local to PoughkeepsieThesaurus+: ↑Trains and parts of trainsThesaurus+: ↑Buses, trams and coaches |
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