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distant

🇬🇧 UK/'dɪst(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/'distәnt/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

adj.

Far away in space or time; emotionally reserved or unfriendly.

遥远的;疏远的,冷漠的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diapart, not
+
ststand, set, place
+
antperforming, being in a state
=distant

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The mountains look distant in the hazy afternoon light.

  • 2.

    Her distant manner made it hard to approach her.

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