located
/ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [lˈokˌetəd] /ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa)
located — adjective
- locatedpositive
- more locatedcomparative
- most locatedsuperlative
1. used to describe something as being in a stated position or area.
used to describe something as being in a stated position or area.
The clinic is conveniently located beside the night market and the city library.
conveniently located + beside [place]
Bao booked a centrally located hotel so the family could walk to the museum.
centrally located + noun
A small warehouse located near the port now stores the bakery's flour deliveries.
The emergency cash box is located under the front desk in the lobby.
- situated
very close in meaning; often slightly more formal
- based
best for organizations or people rather than physical objects
- positioned
often emphasizes exact placement rather than general situation
文法句型
be located + prep. phrase
adverb + located + noun
用法筆記
Often describes buildings, rooms, towns, or equipment. Common with adverbs like conveniently, centrally, or strategically when location is being evaluated.
常見錯誤
located — verb
- locatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- locateds3rd person singular
- locateding-ing form
- locatededpast simple
1. to have your position in a stated place, especially in formal passive sentences.
to have your position in a stated place, especially in formal passive sentences.
Our customer service office is located on the seventh floor of the station tower.
passive: be located on [floor/place]
The village school was located across the river before the new bridge was built.
past passive: was located across [place]
The emergency exit is located behind the blue curtain near the stage.
Trang's art studio is located above a noisy motorcycle repair shop.
- be situated
very close in meaning and equally formal
- stand
used for buildings; often more visual and literary
文法句型
be located + prep. phrase
用法筆記
Usually appears with a form of be and a phrase showing place. More formal than simply saying something is in a place.
常見錯誤
2. to identify where someone or something is, often after searching for it.
to identify where someone or something is, often after searching for it.
Rescuers used a phone signal to locate the hikers before sunset.
locate + person by signal
The mechanic located the oil leak after lifting the car onto the ramp.
locate + problem after inspection
Police quickly located the missing scooter outside a crowded noodle shop.
Hugo located the correct file by checking the date on each scan.
- find
broader and more everyday; locate stresses exact position
- pinpoint
stronger; suggests very exact identification
- track down
more informal and often implies a longer search
- lose
opposite in the sense of no longer knowing where something is
文法句型
locate + person/thing
locate + object + by + method
用法筆記
Object is the person, object, or problem being found. The sentence often also shows the method, such as by using a signal, a map, or careful checking.
常見錯誤
3. for a company or shop to set itself up in a new area and operate there.
for a company or shop to set itself up in a new area and operate there.
The bakery decided to locate near the university before the autumn term began.
locate near [customer base]
A Korean skincare brand plans to locate in Tainan to reach southern customers.
locate in [city] for market access
The firm located in Kaohsiung after rent rose sharply in Taipei.
Several small exporters chose to locate beside the harbor for faster shipping.
- set up
more general and less formal than locate in this business sense
- establish
formal and close in meaning, often used for branches or operations
- base itself
emphasizes where operations are centered
- leave
opposite when a business stops operating in that place
文法句型
locate in + place
locate near + market/transport area
用法筆記
Subject is usually a business, branch, factory, or brand. This sense focuses on choosing a place for operations, not on finding where something already is.