local

• 指与某个特定地点或地区有关的，尤其指自己所在的区域或附近的地方。也可指局部的、非整体的。

Pertaining to a particular place or region, especially one's own area.

1. Pertaining to a specific areaA2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a particular place or region.

   地方的

   • The local newspaper covers community events.
   • She shops at the local market every weekend.
   • Local residents were affected by the power outage.

   同义词communitydistrictneighborhoodparochialprovincialregionalsectionalterritorial

   反义词generalglobaluniversalwidespread

2. From the immediate vicinityA2informal

   Produced or originating in the same area.

   当地的

   • We prefer local produce because it's fresher.
   • The restaurant uses local ingredients in all dishes.
   • Support your local businesses this holiday season.

   同义词nearbyneighboringsurrounding

   反义词distantforeignremote

3. Limited to a specific partB2formalmedical

   Affecting only a particular part of the body or area.

   局部的

   • The injury was treated with local anesthesia.
   • It's a local problem that doesn't affect the whole system.
   • The pain was local to her left knee.

   同义词confinedcontainedlimitedlocalizedrestricted

   反义词generalsystemicwidespread

• 指居住在某个特定地方或与该地方有关联的人。

A noun referring to a person who lives in or is associated with a particular place or area.

1. Person from the areaB1informal

   A person who lives in or is from a particular place or area.

   当地人

   • The locals recommended the best restaurant in town.
   • Ask the locals for directions to the beach.
   • The locals were very friendly to the tourists.

   同义词denizeninhabitantnativeresidenttownsman

2. Local pub or barB2informalbritish

   A neighborhood pub or bar where regular customers gather.

   本地酒吧

   • He goes to the local every Friday night.
   • The local was packed with regulars watching the match.
   • Meet me at the local after work.

   同义词divehangouthauntjointtavernwatering hole