445 location,position,locality,site和spot
① location指事物所在或所处的地点、位置。
The hill is a good location for the new church. 这座小山是建新教堂的好地方。
The location of my house is far from the center of the city. 我家的位置离市中心很远。
② position强调与周围事物相对的位置。
This position of the lamp will give the best light. 这盏灯现在放的位置照明效果最佳。
The house's position on the hill gives it a wonderful view of the coast. 这所房子在小山上的位置使它能够看到海岸美丽的景色。
③ locality意为“地带,地区”,强调围绕某个特定的地区、区域或方位。
There are no hotels in this locality. 这一带没有旅馆。
Betty doesn't live in our locality. 贝蒂不住在我们这个地区。
She has a good sense of locality. 她的方向感很强。
④ site指某个发生过特别事情的地方;(建筑物、城镇等的)地方,位置,遗址。
Independence Hall is the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 独立厅是签署《独立宣言》的地方。
The site for the new school has been bought. 新学校的用地已经购买。
⑤ spot指特定的场所,可为人或物占有处,也可为事件或行为发生地。
We had a good spot from which to watch the parade. 我们有个好位置,可以看到游行。
This is the spot where the accident took place. 这里是事故的发生地。