distancingn.

Brit.

/ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: distance v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < distance v. + -ing suffix¹.In quot. 1945 translating German Verfremdung (see Verfremdung n. at Verfremdungseffekt n. Derivatives, and compare alienation effect at alienation n. 1c).

The action of distance v. (in various senses); esp. the creating or maintaining of distance between two or more people, things, etc.See also physical distancing n., social distancing n.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > going away > [noun] > leaving behind

distancing1640

1640 R. Brathwait Two Lancs. Lovers xii. 89 There is no passion which sooner works distraction then a depriving or distancing of us from the object of our affection.

1658 J. Webb tr. G. de Costes de La Calprenède Hymen's Præludia: 8th Pt. viii. i. 7 To regret the distancing of Coriolanus, whom she fled, and whose Infidelity she detested.

1760 D. Webb Inq. Beauties Painting vi. 114 The degreeing and distancing of objects.

1849 H. Taylor Notes from Bks. 241 The distancing of country neighbours by large parks and estates is the more to be deprecated now, because railroads have recently operated in the same direction.

1945 Kenyon Rev. 7 470 The distancing (‘Verfremdung’) which Brecht desires is complemented by his concreteness.

1961 W. J. Harvey Art of George Eliot v. 116 George Eliot sometimes fails to achieve an adequate distancing of her experience.

2021 National Post (Canada) (Nexis) 26 June Outdoor social gatherings of up to 20 people are allowed with proper distancing.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022).

distancingadj.

Brit.

/ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: distance v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < distance v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier distancing n.

1. That creates a feeling of emotional distance or remoteness; that indicates or maintains emotional or (in early use) social aloofness.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > discourtesy > [adjective] > not affable

strange1338

estrangec1374

formal?1518

cold1557

squeamish1561

icy1567

buckrama1589

repulsive1598

starched1600

unaffable1603

stiff1608

withdrawing1611

reserved1612

aloof1639

cool1641

uncordial1643

inaffable1656

staunch1659

standfra1683

distant1710

starcha1716

distancing1749

pokerish1779

buckramed1793

angular1808

easeless1811

touch-me-not1817

starchy1824

standoffish1826

offish1827

poker-backed1830

standoff1837

stiffish1840

chilly1841

unapproachable1848

hedgehoggy1866

sticky1882

hard-to-get1899

stand-away1938

princesse lointaine1957

1749 M. Browne Sunday Thoughts: Pt. I Ded. p. vii A contracted selfishness, a forbidding, distancing pride, and a senseless ostentation.

1786 F. Burney Diary 23 Dec. (1842) III. 250 His appearance and air are dignified..but cold, and rather distancing.

1858 E. S. Sheppard Rumour II. v. 153 When had the serene but distancing dignity of this august girl ever failed?

1958 R. Williams Culture & Society i. v. 87 The method..of documentary record..has..a slightly distancing effect.

2013 New Yorker 27 May 10/1 The non-surprise in his eyes and his gravelly, distancing voice are terrific masks.

2. Horse Racing. That allows a horse to win a race by a distance. Also figurative. Cf. distance v. 8a. Now rare.

ΚΠ

1816 Sporting Mag. Feb. 233/1 On account of such distancing superiority.

1832 P. Egan Bk. Sports 178/1 Now's the time to put on the distancing power, and your Grace will win the race in a canter!

1901 Washington Times 9 Mar. 3/7 (advt.) There never can be but one headquarters for Men's Furnishings so long as we maintain this enterprising selling. It is a distancing pace.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022).

单词	distancing
释义	distancingn. Brit. /ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: distance v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < distance v. + -ing suffix¹.In quot. 1945 translating German Verfremdung (see Verfremdung n. at Verfremdungseffekt n. Derivatives, and compare alienation effect at alienation n. 1c). The action of distance v. (in various senses); esp. the creating or maintaining of distance between two or more people, things, etc.See also physical distancing n., social distancing n. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > going away > [noun] > leaving behind distancing1640 1640 R. Brathwait Two Lancs. Lovers xii. 89 There is no passion which sooner works distraction then a depriving or distancing of us from the object of our affection. 1658 J. Webb tr. G. de Costes de La Calprenède Hymen's Præludia: 8th Pt. viii. i. 7 To regret the distancing of Coriolanus, whom she fled, and whose Infidelity she detested. 1760 D. Webb Inq. Beauties Painting vi. 114 The degreeing and distancing of objects. 1849 H. Taylor Notes from Bks. 241 The distancing of country neighbours by large parks and estates is the more to be deprecated now, because railroads have recently operated in the same direction. 1945 Kenyon Rev. 7 470 The distancing (‘Verfremdung’) which Brecht desires is complemented by his concreteness. 1961 W. J. Harvey Art of George Eliot v. 116 George Eliot sometimes fails to achieve an adequate distancing of her experience. 2021 National Post (Canada) (Nexis) 26 June Outdoor social gatherings of up to 20 people are allowed with proper distancing. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022). distancingadj. Brit. /ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈdɪst(ə)nsɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: distance v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < distance v. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier distancing n. 1. That creates a feeling of emotional distance or remoteness; that indicates or maintains emotional or (in early use) social aloofness. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > discourtesy > [adjective] > not affable strange1338 estrangec1374 formal?1518 cold1557 squeamish1561 icy1567 buckrama1589 repulsive1598 starched1600 unaffable1603 stiff1608 withdrawing1611 reserved1612 aloof1639 cool1641 uncordial1643 inaffable1656 staunch1659 standfra1683 distant1710 starcha1716 distancing1749 pokerish1779 buckramed1793 angular1808 easeless1811 touch-me-not1817 starchy1824 standoffish1826 offish1827 poker-backed1830 standoff1837 stiffish1840 chilly1841 unapproachable1848 hedgehoggy1866 sticky1882 hard-to-get1899 stand-away1938 princesse lointaine1957 1749 M. Browne Sunday Thoughts: Pt. I Ded. p. vii A contracted selfishness, a forbidding, distancing pride, and a senseless ostentation. 1786 F. Burney Diary 23 Dec. (1842) III. 250 His appearance and air are dignified..but cold, and rather distancing. 1858 E. S. Sheppard Rumour II. v. 153 When had the serene but distancing dignity of this august girl ever failed? 1958 R. Williams Culture & Society i. v. 87 The method..of documentary record..has..a slightly distancing effect. 2013 New Yorker 27 May 10/1 The non-surprise in his eyes and his gravelly, distancing voice are terrific masks. 2. Horse Racing. That allows a horse to win a race by a distance. Also figurative. Cf. distance v. 8a. Now rare. ΚΠ 1816 Sporting Mag. Feb. 233/1 On account of such distancing superiority. 1832 P. Egan Bk. Sports 178/1 Now's the time to put on the distancing power, and your Grace will win the race in a canter! 1901 Washington Times 9 Mar. 3/7 (advt.) There never can be but one headquarters for Men's Furnishings so long as we maintain this enterprising selling. It is a distancing pace. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022). < n.1640adj.1749
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