remoteness
UK/rɪ'motnɪs/US/ri'mәutnis/
C2
Definitions
n.
The state of being far away, isolated, or distant.
遥远；偏僻；疏远。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedremoteagain, back
+
-nessmove
=remoteness
remote + -ness (state of) = 'the state of being remote.' Covers geographical distance and, by metaphor, emotional distance (a remoteness in his manner).
Common Collocations
- 1.geographical remoteness地理上的偏远
- 2.sense of remoteness与世隔绝之感
- 3.emotional remoteness情感上的疏远
Example Sentences
- 1.
The remoteness of the island makes supplies expensive.