distance
/ˈdɪstəns/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #840 in the learning path
距离；间距
Definitions
n. The amount of space between two places or things
距离；间距
n. A lack of emotional closeness between people
疏远；隔阂
v. To separate yourself from someone, something, or their views
使疏远；撇清关系
Example
The distance from our house to school is quite short.
从我们家到学校的距离很短。
Reducing the distance between residential areas and workplaces could lower transport emissions and improve urban quality of life.
缩短住宅区与工作地点之间的距离，可以减少交通排放并改善城市生活质量。
Collocations
- walking distance
- in the distance
- keep your distance
- distance yourself from
Word family
- distant (adj.)
- distantly (adv.)
Usage tip
in the distance指在远处；at a distance指隔一段距离。
FAQ
- What does distance mean?
- The amount of space between two places or things A lack of emotional closeness between people To separate yourself from someone, something, or their views
- How is distance pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪstəns/, US /ˈdɪstəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
