locus
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n. 轨迹；地点, 所在地
发音
UK
/ˈləʊkəs/
其它
US
/ˈloʊkəs/
词形变化
loci
复数
loci
locuses
locuses
复数
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
The cafeteria was the locus of activity.
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2.
The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
轨迹
数学A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.
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3.
A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
生物 医学Holonyms: subband < band < region < replicon
Meronyms: sublocus; gene, cistron; pseudogene
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4.
A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.
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相关短语
词源
Learned borrowing from Latin locus. Doublet of lieu.
来源：wiktionary