新视野大学英语词汇讲解第247期:locate

2012-11-17 15:39:49　

locate

vt. 1. discover the exact position or place of (sb./sth.)
确定......的位置；找出......的位置
I'm trying to locate Mr. Smith. Do you know where he is?
我正在寻找史密斯先生。你知道他在哪里吗？
Please locate the electric fault as soon as possible.
请尽快确定电路故障的位置。
（尤用于被动语态）位于
set (sth.) in a place; place
A new factory is to be located on this lot.
新厂将建在这个地方。
The information office is located in the city center.
问讯处位于市中心。