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  3. 汉英词典 /
  4. 本地

本地

běn dì
local

本地的餐厅比较便宜。

Local restaurants are cheaper.


general

Relating to or originating in the same place; local.

本地政府正在推行新的政策。

The local government is implementing new policies.

Often used to describe things or people that are native to a particular area.

Collocations

本地人local people本地产品local products本地化localization

Synonyms

当地的地方的

Antonyms

外地的外国的

Related Phrases

本地化phrase
localization
本地化产品phrase
localized product

Pro Tip

Usage in Technology

In technology, '本地化' (localization) refers to adapting software or content to a specific locale.

Gold Rule

Distinction from '当地'

'本地' emphasizes the origin or root, while '当地' simply means 'this place' without implying origin.

Word Origin

Composed of '本' (origin, root) and '地' (place), literally meaning 'root place' or 'origin place'.

Usage Notes

Can be used to describe anything that is native or specific to a particular area, including people, products, or customs.

Word Breakdown

本
root, origin
root
+
地
place, location
root
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