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local

/loh-kuhl/US // ˈloʊ kəl //UK // (ˈləʊkəl) //

当地,地方,本地,当地的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : pertaining to or characterized by place or position in space; spatial.
    • : pertaining to, characteristic of, or restricted to a particular place or particular places: a local custom.
    • : pertaining to a city, town, or small district rather than an entire state or country: local transportation.
    • : stopping at most or all stations: a local train.
    • : pertaining to or affecting a particular part or particular parts, as of a physical system or organism: a local disease.
    • : Medicine/Medical. affecting only a particular part or area of the body, without concomitant loss of consciousness, as distinguished from general anesthesia.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a local train, bus, etc.
    • : a newspaper item of local interest.
    • : a local branch of a union, fraternity, etc.
    • : a local anesthetic.
    • : Often locals. a local person or resident: primarily of interest to locals.a local athletic team: the locals versus the state champions.
    • : stamp.
    • : British Informal. a neighborhood pub.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : Informal. to travel by or take a local train or the like.

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Examples

  • It’s the kind of solution that companies might need as local, state and national governments tighten emissions regulations.

  • Chan explains that even though you’re seeing more challenges to building a truly global company these days, there’s more space for local startups to win big.

  • In other markets, Spotify and Apple Music have relied on their deep pockets to compete against local challengers.

  • The Problem Solvers Caucus proposal would provide another $1,200 stimulus check, $450 in weekly enhanced unemployment benefits, and $500 billion for state and local government funding.

  • If you have a question or need a replacement ballot, call your local election office.

  • The young men were at one point, according to eyewitnesses, apprehended by local police officers.

  • Lennon casually told some DC friends about it and found there was local interest in establishing Dinner Parties.

  • The U.S. campaign against ISIS leans on two pillars: conducting airstrikes, and beefing up local forces.

  • Although he brings a Western spin to things, he seems equally inspired by the local sense of style.

  • Speaking to a local radio station today Antonella Ramelli said the video gives her hope.

  • A flightless, juvenal female was obtained by local boys at Pisté on July 21.

  • On his arrival at the local railway station he was met by his lordship in person.

  • His sister, who became Countess in her own right, was married to a local manufacturer, William Humphrys.

  • This of course must be laid to the credit of the local supporters of "the noble art of self-defence," the Brummagem bruisers.

  • No more admirable illustration can be found of the truth that the essence of defence lies in a vigorous local offence.