locate
/ləuˈkeɪt; ?@ ˈləukeɪt; `loket/ v
1 [Tn] discover the exact position or place of (sb/sth) 找出, 指出（某人[某事物]）的准确位置或地点
locate an electrical fault 查明电路出故障的地方
locate a town on a map 在地图上找出一城市的位置
I'm trying to locate Mr Smith. Do you know where he is? 我要找史密斯先生. 你知道他在哪里吗?
2 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
establish (sth) in a place; situate 将（某物）设置在某处; 使座落於
A new factory is to be located on this site. 新厂拟建於此.
The information office is located in the city centre. 咨询处设在市中心.
3 [Ipr] (US) settle in a place; establish oneself 定居某处; 安顿
The company has located on the West Coast. 公司设在西海岸.