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"proximate" in Chinese (Simplified)

临近的直接的

Definition

Proximate 指非常接近的、邻近的,或指在空间、时间或顺序上最接近的,也可以指某事直接的原因。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Proximate'为正式用语,多用于法律、学术或科学领域,如'proximate cause'(直接原因)。日常口语很少使用。不要与 'approximate'(大约的)混淆。既可指空间上的接近,也可指直接原因。

Examples

The proximate town is only two miles away.

**临近的**小镇只有两英里远。

The proximate cause of the accident was speeding.

事故的**直接**原因是超速。

We need to find the proximate solution to this problem.

我们需要找到这个问题的**临近**解决办法。

Her office is in a proximate building, so she walks over every morning.

她的办公室在**临近的**大楼里,所以她每天早上走过去。

The proximate reason for his decision was a sudden job offer.

他做这个决定的**直接**原因是突然收到工作邀请。

Let’s focus on the proximate issues before worrying about the future.

让我们先关注**直接的**问题,再考虑未来。