distance
UK/'dɪst(ə)ns/US/'distәns/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The amount of space between two points or places.
距离；间距。
n.
Emotional or social remoteness between people.
（情感或关系上的）疏远，隔阂。
v.
To keep oneself away or apart from someone or something.
使疏远；与……保持距离。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddi- (apart) + stāre (stand) + -ance = 'a standing apart.' When two things stand apart, the gap between them is the distance — and the same image gives us the emotional sense of 'distancing oneself.'
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.keep your distance保持距离
- 2.within walking distance步行可达
- 3.at a distance在远处
- 4.distance yourself from与……保持距离
Example Sentences
- 1.
The distance between the two towns is about thirty miles.
- 2.
There was a growing distance between the old friends.
- 3.
The company tried to distance itself from the scandal.