| 单词 | locality |
| 释义 | locality (once / 439 pages) n Use the noun locality when you need an official-sounding way to say "area" or "region." For example, you might say, "I am so pleased to finally have a doughnut shop in my locality." You're most likely to come across the word locality in a news story or business report. It's a formal way to talk about a neighborhood or a section of town. The mayor might make a speech about crime in a particular locality, or the prevalence of potholes in another locality. The word has been in use since the 1700's, from the Latin word localis, "relating to or belonging to a place." WORD FAMILYlocality: localities+/delocalize: delocalized/local: localise, localism, locality, localize, locally, locals/localisation: localisations/localise: localisation, localised, localises, localising/localism: localisms/localization: localizations/localize: delocalize, localization, localized, localizes, localizing USAGE EXAMPLESThe changes spurred advertising and feature articles on suburban localities, and on food, gardening, entertaining and other topics. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) There are other limits on Congress’s ability to impose funding conditions on states and localities. Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016) The mayor also wants Connecticut to increase the reimbursement it sends localities for land owned by the state or nonprofits. Wall Street Journal(Dec 16, 2016) n a surrounding or nearby region it is a rugged locality Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper neck of the woods, neighborhood, neighbourhood, vicinity Latin Quarter the region of Paris on the southern bank of the Seine; a center of artistic and student life Montmartrethe highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists Right Bankthe region of Paris on the north bank of the Seine Charlestowna former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629 gold coast a rich neighborhood noted for expensive homes and luxurious living; usually along a coastal area 'hood(slang) a neighborhood placea general vicinity proximitythe region close around a person or thing scenerythe appearance of a place front, presencethe immediate proximity of someone or something landscapean expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view seascapea view of the sea section a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people |
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