At a distance Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪstəns
AT-uh-DIS-tuhns
ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪstəns
AT-uh-DIS-tuhns
释义
When something is not close but separated by space; it means being far away or observing from far away.
用法与细微差别
Used in both literal (physical space) and figurative (emotional or conceptual space) contexts. Common with verbs like 'see', 'watch', 'keep', 'stand'. Often formal or neutral, not casual.
Spanish: a distancia - desde lejosPortuguese (BR): à distânciaPortuguese (PT): à distânciaChinese (Simplified): 在远处 - 保持距离Chinese (Traditional): 在遠處 - 保持距離Hindi: दूरी परArabic: على بُعدBengali: দূর থেকে - দূরত্বেRussian: на расстоянииJapanese: 遠くから - 距離をおいてVietnamese: từ xaKorean: 멀리서 - 거리 두고Turkish: uzaktanUrdu: دور سےIndonesian: dari kejauhan
例句
She watched the children at a distance.
basic
The mountain looks blue at a distance.
basic
Please keep at a distance from the wild animals.
basic
He prefers to stay at a distance in social situations.
natural
Some problems are easier to understand at a distance.
natural
She admired the painting at a distance before getting a closer look.
natural