① location指事物所在或所處的地點、位置。
The hill is a good location for the new church. 這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. 我家的位置離市中心很遠。
② position強調(diào)與周圍事物相對的位置。
This position of the lamp will give the best light. 這盞燈現(xiàn)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. 這所房子在小山上的位置使它能夠看到海岸美麗的景色。
③ locality意為“地帶,地區(qū)”,強調(diào)圍繞某個特定的地區(qū)、區(qū)域或方位。
There are no hotels in this locality. 這一帶沒有旅館。
Betty doesn't live in our locality. 貝蒂不住在我們這個地區(qū)。
She has a good sense of locality. 她的方向感很強。
④ site指某個發(fā)生過特別事情的地方;(建筑物、城鎮(zhèn)等的)地方,位置,遺址。
Independence Hall is the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 獨立廳是簽署《獨立宣言》的地方。
The site for the new school has been bought. 新學(xué)校的用地已經(jīng)購買。
⑤ spot指特定的場所,可為人或物占有處,也可為事件或行為發(fā)生地。
We had a good spot from which to watch the parade. 我們有個好位置,可以看到游行。
This is the spot where the accident took place. 這里是事故的發(fā)生地。