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🔑distancedis·tance1 /ˈdɪstəns / noun - [countable, uncountable] the amount of space between two places or points距离；间距◆It's only a short distance from my home to work.我家离上班的地方只有很短的距离。◆The map tells you the distances between the major cities.这张地图标示出大城市之间的距离。◆We still have some distance to go.我们还有一段路要走。◆The house is within walking distance of the supermarket (= you can walk to it).这房子离超市不远，走路就能到。
- [singular] a point that is a long way from someone or something远处；较远的地方◆ At this distance I can't read the sign.距离这么远，我看不清那个标志牌。◆ From a distance, the farm looks very nice.从远处望去，农场很漂亮。
 ●in the distancefar away在远处；在远方◆I could hear voices in the distance.我听见远处有说话声。●keep your distance (from sb / sth)- to avoid going too close to someone or something（与…）保持距离◆Remember to keep your distance from the car in front of you.记住要和前面的车保持车距。
- to avoid becoming too friendly with someone or too involved in a situation疏远；避免（与…）亲近；避免介入◆I tried to keep my distance from the gangs at school.在学校我尽量与结帮成伙的小混混保持距离。
distancedis·tance2 /ˈdɪstəns / verb [transitive] - to make someone feel less friendly toward someone or something使疏远；使拉开距离◆Her wealth and success have distanced her from her old friends.她的富有和成功拉开了她和老朋友的距离。
- distance yourself from sb / sth to show that you are not involved or connected with someone or something和…保持距离；与…疏远◆She was careful to distance herself from the views of her colleagues.她谨慎地和同事的观点保持距离。
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