distant

Describes something that is far away in space or time.

ruОписывает то, что находится далеко в пространстве или времени.esDescribe algo que está lejos en el espacio o en el tiempo, o que es remoto emocional o socialmente.frQualifie ce qui est éloigné dans l'espace ou dans le temps, ou ce qui est peu proche affectivement ou relationnellement.deBezeichnet etwas, das räumlich oder zeitlich weit entfernt ist. Auch für zurückhaltende, unnahbare Personen oder entfernte Verwandte gebraucht.ptDescreve aquilo que está longe no espaço ou no tempo; também pode indicar afastamento emocional ou falta de proximidade entre pessoas.zh形容在空间或时间上距离很远。也可形容关系疏远、态度冷淡。arيصف ما هو بعيد في المكان أو الزمان، أو ما لا توجد بينه وبين غيره صلة قريبة.

1. Far away in space A2 formal

   Located at a great distance in physical space.

   • The distant mountains were covered in snow.
   • She could see a distant ship on the horizon.
   • They traveled to a distant country for their vacation.

   ruДалекийesLejano en el espaciofréloigné dans l'espacedeWeit entferntptDistantezh远的arبعيد

   Sinónimos: farfar-offfarawayoutlyingremoteremovedseparated

   Antónimos: adjacentclosenearnearby

2. Far away in time B1 formal

   Occurring or existing far in the past or future.

   • In the distant past, dinosaurs roamed the earth.
   • He dreamed of a distant future where technology would solve all problems.
   • The event happened in the distant past, but it is still remembered.

   ruДалекийeslejano en el tiempofréloigné dans le tempsdeFern in der ZeitptDistante no tempozh遥远的arبعيد

   Sinónimos: far-offfarawayremoteremoved

   Antónimos: closeimmediateimminentnear

3. Unfriendly or aloof B2 formal

   Showing a lack of warmth or friendliness; emotionally detached.

   • She seemed distant and uninterested in the conversation.
   • His distant manner made it hard to get to know him.
   • After the argument, he became cold and distant.

   ruОтчуждённыйesDistante, frío o reservadofrfroid, distantdeDistanziertptDistantezh冷淡疏远arمُتَحَفِّظ بارِد

   Sinónimos: aloofcoldcooldetachedremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunfriendlywithdrawn

   Antónimos: affectionateapproachablecordialfriendlyintimatewarmwarmhearted

• more distant comparative form
• most distant superlative form