translocate
UK/trᴂnsləˈkeit/US/trænslәu'keit/
C2
Definitions
v.
To move or transfer something to a different place (used of wildlife, genes, or substances).
迁移；使易位（用于野生动物、基因或物质）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtrans- (across) + locate (place) = 'place across, to another spot.' Technical: moving wildlife to a reserve, or a chromosome segment shifting position.
Root loc still carries 37 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.translocate genes基因易位
- 2.translocate wildlife迁移野生动物
- 3.[translocate nutrients]转运营养物质
- 4.translocate chromosomal segments染色体片段易位
Example Sentences
- 1.
Conservationists translocated the rhinos to a safer park.