distantly

• 副词，表示“从远处”或“以疏远的方式”。可用于描述物理距离、情感上的疏离，或模糊的相似性。

An adverb meaning 'from a distance' or 'in a remote manner.' It can refer to physical distance, emotional detachment, or a vague resemblance.

1. From or at a distanceB2formal

   In a way that is far away in space or time; not close.

   遥远地

   • She could hear the sound of thunder distantly.
   • The mountains were visible distantly on the horizon.
   • He remembered the event only distantly, as if it happened long ago.

   同义词afarfarremotely

   反义词closelynearby

2. In a reserved or aloof mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows emotional detachment or lack of warmth.

   冷淡地

   • She smiled distantly, not really engaging in the conversation.
   • He spoke distantly about his childhood, as if it belonged to someone else.
   • They nodded distantly, avoiding eye contact.

   同义词coldlycoollyformallyremotelyreservedlystandoffishlystiffly

   反义词affectionatelycloselyintimatelywarmly