distance

• 表示两个点、地点或物体之间空间大小的名词，常用米或英里等单位来测量；也可指时间上的间隔或人与人之间的疏远。

A noun referring to the amount of space between two points, places, or objects, often measured in units such as meters or miles.

1. Physical space between pointsA1formal

   The amount of space between two places or objects.

   距离

   • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
   • She measured the distance from the door to the window.
   • We walked a short distance before stopping.

   同义词extentgapintervallengthremoveseparationspacespanstretch

2. Emotional or social separationB2formal

   A state of being far apart in relationship, feeling, or attitude.

   隔阂

   • There was a growing distance between the old friends.
   • He kept his distance from the heated argument.
   • The distance in their relationship became apparent over time.

   同义词aloofnesscoldnessdetachmentremotenessreservestandoffishness

   反义词affinityclosenessfamiliarityintimacyproximity

3. Time intervalB1formal

   A period of time separating two events.

   时间间隔

   • There is a distance of ten years between their births.
   • The distance between the two concerts was only a week.
   • We can see the distance in time between the two historical events.

   同义词gapintervallapseperiodspanstretch

• 动词，表示在情感或物理上使自己与某人或某物疏远、拉开距离，或制造间隔。

A verb used to indicate the act of separating oneself emotionally or physically from someone or something, or to create a gap or interval.

1. Separate physicallyB2formal

   To make or keep someone or something at a physical distance.

   使远离

   • She distanced herself from the crowd to think.
   • The police distanced the protesters from the building.
   • He distanced his chair from the table to stretch his legs.

   同义词detachisolatekeep apartremovesegregateseparateset apart

   反义词approachattractconnectjoinnearunite

2. Emotionally detachB2formal

   To create emotional or psychological separation from someone or something.

   疏远

   • He distanced himself from his family after the argument.
   • She tried to distance her feelings from the stressful situation.
   • The politician distanced himself from the controversial statement.

   同义词detachdisconnectdisengagedissociateisolateseparatewithdraw

   反义词allyattachbondconnectunite