sited

sited — adjective

  • sitedpositive
  • more sitedcomparative
  • most sitedsuperlative

1. placed in a particular spot after that position has been chosen for a practical

1.形容詞B2
釋義

placed in a particular spot after that position has been chosen for a practical purpose, especially of a building, road, or other large structure

例句

The health clinic is sited beside the bus station for easy village access.

be sited beside [public place]

The new wind turbines were sited far offshore to reduce noise for residents.

be sited + distance/location phrase

同義詞
  • located

    the broad everyday choice that states position without stressing planning

  • situated

    similarly formal, but usually focuses on surroundings rather than deliberate siting

  • positioned

    emphasizes exact placement and is more common for smaller objects or people

文法句型

be sited + in/on/at/near/beside + place

adverb + sited + prepositional phrase

用法筆記

Usually follows a form of 'be' and a place phrase such as in, on, at, near, beside, or between. It is most often used for buildings, transport links, energy projects, and other fixed structures, and it sounds more formal and planning-focused than 'located'.

常見錯誤

❌The warehouse is sighted near the river.
✅The warehouse is sited near the river.
💡'sighted' means 'seen', while 'sited' means placed in a chosen location.
❌The clinic is sited.
✅The clinic is sited beside the bus station.
💡'sited' normally needs a phrase showing where something is located.