location
UK/lə(ʊ)'keɪʃ(ə)n/US/lәu'keiʃәn/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A particular place or position.
位置；地点；所在地。
n.
A place outside a studio where a film or programme is shot (on location).
（影视）外景地（on location 在外景拍摄）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlocate + -ion = 'the place where something is.' The noun for the spot itself. The filmmaking sense (on location) narrows it to 'a real place used instead of a studio set.'
Root loc still carries 37 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.prime location黄金地段
- 2.central location中心地段
- 3.on location外景拍摄
- 4.strategic location战略位置
Example Sentences
- 1.
The shop's central location makes it easy to reach.
- 2.
Most of the film was shot on location in Iceland.
- 3.
Please share your location so I can find you.