situate
🇬🇧 UK/'sɪtʃʊeɪt/🇺🇸 US/'sitjueit/
NGSL 3kC1
Definitions
v.
To place or position something in a particular physical or abstract location
使位于,使处于(某位置或处境)
adj.
Located or positioned in a particular place
位于,坐落于
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.situate within a context置于某一背景下
- 2.situate in a location将……设于某地
- 3.[situate historically]从历史角度定位
- 4.situate oneself确定自身所处位置
Example Sentences
- 1.
The architect chose to situate the building near the river for scenic views.
- 2.
It helps to situate this debate within its broader historical context.
- 3.
The company decided to situate its headquarters in the heart of the city.