localized
localized — adjective
1. affecting only one place or one small part, instead of spreading more widely
affecting only one place or one small part, instead of spreading more widely
The power cut stayed localized to three streets near Sofia's apartment.
be localized to + specific area
Doctors said the burn was localized on Yan's right hand.
medical use: localized on + body part
After the heavy rain, damage was localized around the old bus station.
The protest remained localized and never spread beyond the university gate.
Officials called it a localized problem inside one storage room.
- confined
slightly more formal; stresses being kept inside a boundary
- restricted
focuses on limits or control rather than natural spread
- limited
broader and more general; not always about physical area
- widespread
happening across many places rather than one small area
- pervasive
spread through many parts so it is noticed almost everywhere
文法句型
be/remain/stay localized to/in + area
localized + noun (damage, infection, problem, flooding)
用法筆記
Often used for illness, damage, conflict, or trouble that stays in one spot. Distinguish from local: local means belonging to a place, while localized stresses restriction to a narrow area.
常見錯誤
localized — verb
1. to change something so it fits the language, needs, or habits of one particular
to change something so it fits the language, needs, or habits of one particular place or community
The publisher localized the science app for students in Taipei.
localized + product + for + local users
Anong localized the safety video by adding Thai subtitles and examples.
localized by adding local language details
The charity localized its website so farmers in Chiayi could use it.
Museum staff localized the tour script for school groups from Tainan.
Reema localized the food labels before the market opened in Kaohsiung.
- standardize
make the same for every place instead of adjusting it locally
- globalize
expand for many countries rather than fitting one specific place
文法句型
localized + product/service/content + for + place/group
localized + app/site/video/menu
用法筆記
Subject is usually a company, team, or worker changing content for local users. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about adaptation, not simply keeping an activity inside one area.
常見錯誤
2. to keep an action, effect, or measure inside one named area instead of letting i
to keep an action, effect, or measure inside one named area instead of letting it extend farther
Police localized traffic controls around the bridge after the tanker overturned.
localized + controls around + specific place
Officials localized the curfew to three downtown blocks after midnight.
localized + measure + to + limited area
The factory localized the power cut to one building during repairs.
Christopher localized the search to farms within one valley.
Fire crews localized road closures to the market district by sunrise.
文法句型
localized + action/control/search + to + area
localized + measure + around/in + place
用法筆記
Usually used in formal reports about control, searches, damage, or restrictions. Distinguish from sense 3: here an outside agent keeps something within bounds; in sense 3, the problem or condition itself stays in one place.
常見錯誤
3. to remain in one small area or one part of the body instead of spreading wider
to remain in one small area or one part of the body instead of spreading wider
Doctors were relieved that the infection stayed localized in Adaeze's knee.
stay localized in + body part
For now, the fire appears localized to one dry hillside.
be localized to + limited place
The pain remained localized under Ingrid's left shoulder blade.
Tests showed the bleeding was localized near the damaged vessel.
Samir's rash stayed localized and did not spread to his neck.
- remain confined
more formal; stresses staying inside a limited boundary
- stay limited
plainer wording for not spreading farther
文法句型
stay/remain/be localized to/in + place/body part
localized + symptom/problem + to + area
用法筆記
Often used for pain, infection, swelling, bleeding, or damage. Distinguish from sense 2: the subject itself is the thing staying in one spot, rather than a person deliberately limiting it.