distance
gb/dˈɪstəns/ us/dˈɪstəns/
A2
Engelska
~ 1300
távolság, érzelmi távolság, eltávolodás, elhatárolódik, távol tartja magát
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
távolság
A2
Användningsmönster:
the distance between [A] and [B]
The distance between New York and Boston is about 215 miles.
New York és Boston távolsága körülbelül 215 mérföld.
She could see him in the distance, waving at her.
Látta őt a távolban, amint integet neki.
It’s a short distance from the bus stop to my house.
They measured the distance across the river.
The runners kept a steady distance from each other.
Exempel för inlärare
The distance from my home to school is two kilometers.
Az otthonomtól az iskoláig két kilométer a távolság.
I can see the mountain in the distance.
Látom a hegyet a távolban.
It is a long distance to the next town.
We walked a short distance to the park.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distance' with 'length'. 'Distance' is how far apart two points are; 'length' is the measurement of something from end to end.
Betydelse
space between two points
Ordkombinationer
long distance
|short distance
|travel distance
|walking distance
|measuring distance
Synonymer
gap (Refers to an empty space between things; less formal and less precise than 'distance'.)
|
interval (More formal; often used for time or space separation.)
Antonymer
proximity (Refers to closeness in space; opposite of being far apart.)
Teman
measurement
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How far it is from one place or thing to another.
The amount of space between two points, places, or objects, measured in units such as meters or miles.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
eltávolodás
B2
Användningsmönster:
distance between [people]
Over the years, a distance grew between them.
Az évek során egyre nagyobb távolság alakult ki közöttük.
His cold manner created a sense of distance in the team.
Hideg modora távolságot teremtett a csapatban.
They tried to bridge the emotional distance caused by the argument.
Exempel för inlärare
There is a big distance between me and my brother now.
Most nagy érzelmi távolság van köztem és a fivérem között.
She feels distance from her old friends.
Úgy érzi, érzelmileg eltávolodott a régi barátaitól.
They want to close the emotional distance.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think 'distance' here means physical space; in this meaning it refers to feelings.
Betydelse
emotional or social separation
Ordkombinationer
emotional distance
|create distance
|maintain distance
Synonymer
detachment (A more formal term; suggests deliberate emotional separation.)
|
aloofness (Implies a cold or unfriendly emotional distance.)
Antonymer
closeness (Refers to strong emotional connection or intimacy.)
Teman
relationships
|emotions
Definition
When people are not close in feelings or friendship.
A lack of closeness or warmth in a relationship between people.
VERB
B2
3
Användningsmönster:
distance [oneself] from [something/someone]
She distanced herself from her former colleague after the scandal.
A botrány után elhatárolódott volt kollégájától.
The company tried to distance itself from the controversial remarks.
A cég megpróbált elhatárolódni a vitatott megjegyzésektől.
He distanced himself from the political debate.
Exempel för inlärare
I want to distance myself from bad habits.
Szeretném távol tartani magam a rossz szokásoktól.
The school distanced itself from the fight.
Az iskola elhatárolódott a verekedéstől.
He distanced himself from the problem.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse this with physically moving away; it usually means avoiding involvement or association.
Betydelse
to separate oneself from something
Ordkombinationer
distance oneself
|distance from controversy
Synonymer
dissociate (More formal; often used in professional or legal contexts.)
Antonymer
associate (Means to connect oneself with a person, group, or idea.)
Teman
relationships
|behavior
|communication
Definition
To show you are not part of something or someone.
To deliberately avoid being connected with someone or something.
Grammatik
Grundform
distance
IPA
GB/dˈɪstəns/
US/dˈɪstəns/
Stavelser och betoning
dis - tance (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (dis)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: distance
- Plural: distance, distances
Verb
- Base: distance
- 3rd Person Singular: distances
- Present Participle: distancing
- Past: distanced
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
at a distance
1/ˈæt ə dˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
separated by some space
Not close; some space away.
Exempel
- They watched the ceremony at a distance.
- He admired her work at a distance.
go the distance
1/ɡˈoʊ ðə dˈɪstəns/
idiom
informal
continue until completion
To finish something you started, especially when it is hard.
Exempel
- It was a tough race, but she went the distance.
- He has the stamina to go the distance in this job.
in the distance
1/ˈɪn ðə dˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
far away but visible
Far away but able to be seen.
Exempel
- I saw a ship in the distance.
- In the distance, mountains rose against the sky.
keep your distance
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ dˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
stay away from someone or something
Stay away from a person or thing, either physically or emotionally.
Exempel
- Please keep your distance from the fire.
- Since their argument, he has kept his distance.