*lo·cal¹/`lokḷ; ˈləʊkəl/ adj 1 relating to a particular place or area, especially the place you live in 地方性的; 当[本]地的〔尤指居住地的〕: Our kids go to the local school. 我们的孩子在本地学校上学。 the local newspaper 地方报纸 2 local anaesthetic an ANAESTHETIC that only affects part of your body 局部麻醉剂