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本地化

běn dì huà
verb★Intermediate— localization
💻Technology
technical

The process of adapting a product, service, or content to a specific locale or market, including language, cultural, and technical adjustments.

本地化不仅仅是翻译,还包括文化适配和功能调整。

Localization is not just translation but also involves cultural adaptation and functional adjustments.

💡

Often used in software development, marketing, and international business.

💼Business
Business

The act of making something relevant or accessible to a local audience or community.

这家餐厅通过本地化菜单和装修吸引了更多本地顾客。

This restaurant attracted more local customers by localizing its menu and decor.

💡

Common in marketing and customer service contexts.

Collocations

本地化翻译localized translation本地化测试localization testing本地化策略localization strategy

Synonyms

本土化当地化

Antonyms

全球化国际化

Related Phrases

本地化测试phrase
localization testing
本地化策略phrase
localization strategy

💡Pro Tip

Technical vs. Business Use

In tech, '本地化' often means adapting software for local markets. In business, it can mean adapting products or services to local tastes.

⚡Gold Rule

Key Components

Localization involves language, cultural, and technical adjustments, not just translation.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '本地' (local) + '化' (to make into), emphasizing the adaptation process.

📝Usage Notes

In technical contexts, it often refers to software or content adaptation. In business, it can refer to cultural or product adaptation.

Word Breakdown

本地
local
root
+
化
to make into
suffix
汉英词典

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