| 单词 | locus |
| 释义 | locus (once / 7091 pages) 1n 2n 3n The center or source of something is known as the locus. A shopping mall is usually a locus for teenagers. In addition to being a hub or hotspot, locus has specific meanings when used in math or science. In math, a locus is when a set of points all meet at a designated location: a circle is the locus of points equal in length from one given point. In genetics, the locus is the location of a certain gene on a chromosome. A locus is where things are happening. Washington, DC is the locus for politics in the U.S. WORD FAMILYlocus: loci USAGE EXAMPLESAbout 70% of the genetic loci that contribute to IBD susceptibility are thought to be shared with other complex diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis. Nature(Dec 20, 2016) Then there is Trump Tower, the current locus of power for the incoming administration. New York Times(Dec 06, 2016) “Putin is the locus of power and the agent of continuity or change. Every problem, large or small, has to come to Putin’s attention.” Washington Post(Nov 29, 2016) 1 n the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) 2Syn|Hyper locale, venue scene the place where some action occurs n the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions 3the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle Hyper set (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols n the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome Hyper site, situation physical position in relation to the surroundings |
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