local
/ˈləʊkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈləʊkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlō-kəl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈləʊ.kəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈloʊ.kəl/ (ame, ipa)
local — 形容詞
- localpositive
- more localcomparative
- most localsuperlative
1. Relating to the particular town, district, or neighbourhood where you live or wh
當地的
屬於或存在於特定小區域的
Relating to the particular town, district, or neighbourhood where you live or which is the focus of discussion — rather than the whole country.
Sumin bought fresh bread from the local bakery every Saturday morning.
Sumin 每週六早上都從當地的麵包店買新鮮麵包。
collocation: local bakery / local shop / local market
The local council decided to build a new park near the river.
當地議會決定在河邊新建一座公園。
The local bus service in Christopher's town runs every twenty minutes.
Christopher 住處的當地公車每二十分鐘一班。
Selim prefers to read the local newspaper instead of the national one.
Selim 比較喜歡看當地報紙，而不是全國性報紙。
When Yuna felt dizzy, Élise drove her to the local hospital.
Yuna 感到頭暈時，Élise 開車送她去當地的醫院。
- neighbourhood
only for small residential areas, less formal
- regional
broader in scope, often covering a larger area than 'local'
- nearby
focuses on physical proximity rather than belonging to an area
文法句型
local + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used before a noun. Do not confuse with 'native', which relates to birthplace — 'local' refers to a place of current residence or operation.
常見錯誤
2. Occurring in or influencing just one specific bodily location, without spreading
局部的
僅限於身體某部位的
Occurring in or influencing just one specific bodily location, without spreading to the rest of the body.
The doctor applied a local cream to ease the pain in Diya's knee.
醫生在 Diya 的膝蓋上塗了局部藥膏來止痛。
collocation: local cream / local anaesthetic / local injection
Gabriel chose local anaesthesia for his dental surgery rather than general.
Gabriel 選擇局部麻醉進行牙科手術，而不是全身麻醉。
The massage therapist focused on local muscle tightness in Vikram's shoulders.
按摩師專注於 Vikram 肩膀上的局部肌肉緊繃。
After the injection, Zuri felt a local numbness that lasted about two hours.
注射後，Zuri 感到局部麻木，持續了大約兩小時。
- general
affecting the whole body
文法句型
local + noun (medical)
用法筆記
Primarily a medical or technical term. Typically used before a noun describing a treatment, sensation, or condition. The noun 'local' is sometimes used as a short form of 'local anaesthetic'.
local — 名詞
- localsingular
- localsplural
1. An individual who resides in a particular area and is familiar with it, especial
當地人
居住在特定地區的人
An individual who resides in a particular area and is familiar with it, especially someone who has been living there for an extended period.
The locals welcomed the tourists with a street festival in the main square.
當地人在主要廣場舉辦街頭節慶，歡迎觀光客。
the locals (plural) for people living in an area
Christopher asked a local where the nearest bus station was.
Christopher 向一位當地人問最近的公車站在哪裡。
Lien's uncle is a local who has lived in the village for over fifty years.
Lien 的叔叔是本地人，已經在村子裡住了五十多年。
The locals know the best hiking trails that are not on any map.
當地人知道地圖上沒有的最佳登山步道。
Joaquín's café is a favourite meeting spot for locals in the neighbourhood.
Joaquín 的咖啡館是附近社區居民最喜歡的聚會場所。
- resident
more formal, simply describes someone living somewhere
- inhabitant
broader term, also used for animals or plants
- native
emphasises birthplace rather than current residence
文法句型
a local
the locals (plural)
用法筆記
Often used in the plural 'locals' when referring to residents of an area as a group. The singular form typically appears with an indefinite article: 'a local'.
常見錯誤
2. A pub or bar near someone's home that they visit regularly.
附近酒吧
離家近且常去的酒吧
A pub or bar near someone's home that they visit regularly.
After work, Michael stopped by his local for a pint of ale.
下班後，Michael 順路去了他常去的那家附近酒吧喝一杯麥酒。
possessive + local for one's regular pub
The Quiz Night at Vinícius's local draws a big crowd every Thursday.
Vinícius 常去的附近酒吧每週四舉辦猜謎之夜，吸引了大批人潮。
Jude walked down to the local to watch the football match with friends.
Jude 走到附近的酒吧和朋友一起看足球賽。
Meera's local serves excellent home-cooked food at reasonable prices.
Meera 常去的那家酒吧價格合理，提供美味的家常菜。
文法句型
possessive + local
the local
用法筆記
Almost always used with a possessive determiner (my/his/her local) or the definite article (the local). This sense is chiefly British English.
常見錯誤
3. A bus, train, or other public vehicle that stops at every or nearly every statio
慢車；區間車
每站皆停的火車或公車
A bus, train, or other public vehicle that stops at every or nearly every station or stop along its route, as opposed to an express that skips some stops.
Putri took the local to the next town because it was cheaper than the express.
Putri 搭區間車到隔壁城鎮，因為比快車便宜。
the local (singular) meaning a local train or bus
The local from Kaohsiung stops at every small station along the coast.
從高雄開來的區間車在沿海的每個小站都停。
Joaquín prefers catching the local when he is not in a hurry.
Joaquín 不趕時間的時候喜歡搭慢車。
The local arrives once an hour and takes twice as long as the express.
這班區間車每小時一班，花的時間是快車的兩倍。
- slow train
more descriptive, less idiomatic
- stopping train
British rail terminology
- express
a train or bus that skips stops
文法句型
the local
catch/take the local
用法筆記
Typically used with the definite article: 'the local'. Contrasts with 'the express'. Common verbs: 'catch', 'take', 'ride'.
常見錯誤
4. A branch or chapter of a trade union that represents workers in a specific city,
地方分會
工會在特定地區的分支
A branch or chapter of a trade union that represents workers in a specific city, district, or workplace.
The local voted to accept the new contract after a heated debate.
地方分會經過激烈辯論後投票接受了新合約。
the local (singular) meaning a union branch
Christopher was elected secretary of the teachers' union local last spring.
Christopher 去年春天當選為教師工會地方分會的秘書。
Each local sends two delegates to the national conference every year.
每個地方分會每年派兩名代表參加全國會議。
The hospital workers' local negotiated better shift conditions for its members.
醫院員工的地方分會為成員爭取到了更好的輪班條件。
- national
the central or overarching union organisation
文法句型
the local
union local
用法筆記
Used as a countable noun referring to an organisational unit rather than a person. Commonly appears in labour-union contexts. The full phrase 'union local' is also frequent.