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*dis·tance¹ /`dɪstəns; ˈdɪstəns/
n
1 [C,U] the amount of space between two places or things 距离，间距:
short/long distance It's just a short distance from here to the restaurant. 从这里到饭店只有一段短距离。
2 [singular 单数] a point or place that is far away, but close enough to be seen or heard 〔视力或听力能及的〕远处:
in the distance I glimpsed George's red shirt in the distance. 我看到远处的乔治穿的红衬衫了。
at/from a distance The detective followed him at a distance. 侦探远远地在跟踪他。
3 within walking/driving distance near enough to walk or drive to 在可走着去/开车去的距离之内:
The lake is within walking distance of my house. 那个湖离我家不远，走走就到。
4 keep your distance
a) to avoid becoming too friendly or involved with someone or something 〔人际关系〕疏远，隔阂:
Managers should keep their distance from employees. 经理应与员工保持疏远。
b) to stay away from someone or something 〔与某人或某物〕保持距离
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