柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you locate something or someone, you find out where they are. 找到[正式]
The scientists want to locate the position of the gene on a chromosome. 科学家们想找到该基因在染色体上的位置。
2. V-T If you locate something in a particular place, you put it there or build it there. 把…建在[正式]
Atlanta was voted the best city in which to locate a business by more than 400 chief executives. 亚特兰大被四百多位企业首席执行官投票选为建立公司的最佳城市。
3. V-I If you locate in a particular place, you move there or open a business there. 定居; 营业[美国英语] [商业]
...tax breaks for businesses that locate in run-down neighbourhoods. …对在衰落地段营业的公司的减税。