"arm's length" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 保持距离
• 一臂之距

Definition

一个表达，表示对某人或某事保持身体或情感上的距离，也可以指一臂之远。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于比喻，表示情感或职业上的距离，如“保持距离”。常见于商务、关系和法律语境。很少真实表示物理距离。

Examples

Please keep the dog at arm's length.

请把狗保持在**一臂之距**。

He keeps his classmates at arm's length.

他和同学们保持**距离**。

Keep that chemical at arm's length for safety.

为了安全，把那种化学品保持在**一臂之距**。

I always keep my work and personal life at arm's length.

我总是让工作和个人生活保持**距离**。

After what happened, she decided to keep him at arm's length.

发生那件事后，她决定和他保持**距离**。

The lawyer must stay at arm's length from the company to avoid conflict.

律师必须与公司保持**距离**以避免冲突。