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源自 late Middle English,由 local(本地的) + -ly(副词后缀)构成,最终源自拉丁语 'locus'(地点)。
❶ 指在某个特定地点或区域内发生或存在,强调与更广泛范围的对比。常用于描述活动、产品或服务的来源或影响范围。
“The vegetables are grown locally and sold at the farmers' market.”
(这些蔬菜是本地种植的,在农贸市场出售。)
“She prefers to shop locally to support small businesses.”
(她更喜欢在本地购物以支持小企业。)
think globally, act locally — 指在考虑全球问题的同时采取本地行动,强调从身边小事做起实现更大目标。
“Our environmental club follows the motto 'think globally, act locally' by organizing neighborhood cleanups.”
(我们的环保俱乐部遵循'全球思考,本地行动'的座右铭,组织社区清洁活动。)