local

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ Local means existing in or belonging to the area where you live, or to the area that you are talking about. 本地的; 当地的[ADJ n]
We'd better check on the game in the local paper. 我们最好在本地报纸上查一下这场比赛。
Some local residents joined the students' protest. 一些当地居民加入了学生的抗议活动。
2. N-COUNT The locals are local people. 当地居民
Camping is a great way to meet the locals as the Portuguese themselves are enthusiastic campers. 野营是与当地居民接触的好途径，因为葡萄牙人本身就是热情的露营者。
3. locallyADV 在当地
We've got cards which are drawn and printed and designed by someone locally. 我们得到了由某人在当地绘制、印刷和设计的纸牌。
4. ADJ Local government is elected by people in one area of a country and controls aspects such as education, housing, and transportation within that area. 地方的
Education comprises two-thirds of all local government spending. 教育经费占地方政府所有开销的2/3。
5. ADJ A local anaesthetic or condition affects only a small area of your body. (身体上) 局部的[医学]
The procedure was done under local anaesthetic in the physician's office. 在医师诊所里经过局部麻醉完成了手术。

She works on the checkout at the local supermarket .
I've just joined the local tennis club .
We advertised our car in the local newspaper .
He's well-known in the local community .
Although long-distance phone calls are going up, the charge for local calls will not alter .