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Locating Meaning in English

word · lemma: locate

/ˈɫoʊˌkeɪtɪŋ/
LOH-kay-ting
/ləʊkˈeɪtɪŋ/
luh-KAY-ting

释义

Finding the exact place or position of someone or something.

用法与细微差别

Used formally and informally, usually with people, objects, or signals. Common in technical, navigation, and emergency contexts. Often paired with 'device', 'app', or 'address'. Not the same as 'finding'—focuses more on the position than the act of discovering.

例句

The GPS is locating your current position.

basic

She had trouble locating her keys this morning.

basic

We are locating the nearest hospital on the map.

basic

He works in emergency services and is skilled at locating people quickly.

natural

The app does a great job of locating lost phones, even if they're silent.

natural

After locating the leak, the plumber fixed it within minutes.

natural