| 单词 | distance |
| 释义 | distance —distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ noun (SPACE) B1 [C or U] the amount of space between two places: » What's the distance between Madrid and Barcelona/from Madrid to Barcelona?» He travels quite a distance (= a long way) to work every day.» Does she live within walking distance of her parents?Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalat/from a distanceB2 from a place that is not near: » From a distance he looks a bit like James Bond.Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and timein the distanceB2 at a point that is far away: » On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance.Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and timeWord partners for distance• a ♯considerable/♯great/♯long/♯short distance• a ♯safe distance• in/within ♯striking/♯walking distance• ♯travel a [great/considerable, etc.] distance• the distance ♯from sth ♯to sth• the distance ♯between [two things or places]Word Builder:–Nouns: distance–Adjectives: distant–Verbs: distanceCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a considerable/enormous/great/large/long/vast distance» We were a considerable distance from the nearest hospital.-lu. a short/small distance» We only live a short distance from the school.-lu. an average distance» He runs an average distance of 35 miles per week.-lu. an extra distance» Now I have to walk the extra distance from the public car park.-lu. a safe distance» We made sure the children were standing at a safe distance from the cars.-lu. a discreet/respectful distance» They stood at a respectful distance from the prince.-lu. a maximum/minimum distance» The house must be a maximum distance of 20 miles from my work.-lu. in/within spitting/striking/walking distance» We live within striking distance of several stunning mountains.-lu. braking/stopping distance» You need more stopping distance at that speed.–Verbs-lu. travel a distance» He has to travel a considerable distance to work.-lu. keep your distance» If you see a bear, it's best to keep your distance.–Prepositions-lu. at a distance of [10 metres/ 100 miles, etc]» We stood at a distance of about 100 metres from the animals.-lu. a distance away» The nearest shops are quite a distance away.-lu. a distance between [two places]» What is the distance between the walls?-lu. a distance from [a place]» We are still a considerable distance from London.-lu. from a distance» We could see the smoke from a distance.-lu. in the distance» We saw a church in the distance.-lu. a distance to [a place]» It's only a short distance to Manchester.-lu. within [commuting/easy/walking, etc] distance (of sth)» I live within walking distance of the town centre.-lu. at a distance» I've only seen a koala at a distance.-lu. over a distance of sth» He maintained his speed over a distance of 4 miles.–Nouns-lu. a distance runner» He trained as a distance runner.• • • Extra Examples:» The house is only a very short distance from the sea.» Can you read that sign from this distance?» Sound can travel over very large distances in water.» If you're going to walk those sort of distances you need proper walking boots.» We could just see the train approaching in the distance.noun [S or U] (MANNER) ► F0 behaviour that shows little interest or friendliness: » I noticed a certain distance between father and son.Thesaurus+: ↑Not being friendly , ↑Not saying much , ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviourWord partners for distance• a ♯considerable/♯great/♯long/♯short distance• a ♯safe distance• in/within ♯striking/♯walking distance• ♯travel a [great/considerable, etc.] distance• the distance ♯from sth ♯to sth• the distance ♯between [two things or places]Word Builder:–Nouns: distance–Adjectives: distant–Verbs: distance |
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