local

地方的，当地的，本地的

【例】The local agents of our competitors have been particularly active during the past few weeks.

我们竞争对手的当地代理商最近几个星期特别活跃。

locality

地方，所在地

【例】Our machine tools are rather new to your locality.

我方的机床，对于你地是相当陌生的。

locate

【1】寻找，探明

【例】We cannot expect an abundant supply of chestnuts unless a team is organized to locate the source of supply.

除非组织一组人员去寻找货源，板栗的供应不会充足。

【2】使……坐落在

常用被动语态句。

【例】Many big stores are located in the center of Nanjing.

有许多大商店坐落在南京市中心。