locus

• 名词，指特定的地点、位置或活动中心，常用于正式、科学或数学语境。

A noun referring to a specific location, position, or center of activity, often used in formal, scientific, or mathematical contexts.

1. Scene or location of an eventB2formal

   The specific place where an event or action occurs, especially a meeting.

   地点

   • The park was the locus of the community gathering.
   • The conference room served as the locus for the negotiations.
   • The ancient ruins became the locus of the archaeological dig.

   同义词localelocalitylocationplacepointpositionscenesitespotvenue

2. Gene position on a chromosomeC1formalscientific

   The specific physical location of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome.

   基因座

   • The locus for eye color is found on chromosome 15.
   • Scientists mapped the locus of the mutated gene.
   • Each gene occupies a specific locus on a chromosome.

   同义词locationpositionsite

3. Set of points in geometryC1formalscientific

   The set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions.

   轨迹

   • A circle is the locus of points equidistant from a center.
   • The parabola is the locus of points with equal distance to a focus and directrix.
   • In geometry, the locus of a moving point can form a curve.