proximity
gb/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/ us/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/
B2
英语
~ 9600
义项
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名词
B2
state
1
nearness in physical space
The state of being very near to something in place.
用法模式：
in close proximity to [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes say *"proximity of"* instead of *"proximity to"*, as in *"the proximity of the station"*. The natural pattern is *"proximity to"*: *"the station’s proximity to the hotel"* or *"the hotel is in close proximity to the station"*. Another point: some teachers call *"close proximity"* redundant, but it is very common and acceptable in real usage.
近义词
nearness (Slightly more general and a bit less formal; very common in everyday speech.)
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closeness (Can describe physical distance but also emotional distance; a bit broader than “proximity”.)
反义词
distance (Focuses on how far things are apart, the opposite of being near.)
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remoteness (Suggests being far away, often isolated or hard to reach.)
搭配
in close proximity
|in proximity to
|physical proximity
|geographic proximity
|proximity to the city
|proximity sensor
主题
space
|travel
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The hotel’s proximity to the airport makes it very convenient for travelers.
- Because of their close proximity to the river, the houses are at risk of flooding.
- The chairs are placed in close proximity so that everyone can hear the speaker.
- Living in such close proximity to a busy road can be noisy and stressful.
学习者例句
- Our school is in close proximity to the train station.
- I like this apartment because of its proximity to my office.
- There is a park in close proximity to my house.
- The two cars were parked in very close proximity.
名词
formal
C1
state
2
closeness in time or relation
A state of being very close in time, relationship, or similarity, not in place.
用法模式：
proximity to [something abstract]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use *"proximity"* when *"relationship"* or *"connection"* is more natural in everyday speech, for example saying *"proximity between the two people"* in casual conversation. *"Proximity"* for emotional or social closeness sounds formal and is more common in academic or professional writing.
近义词
closeness (Can describe emotional or relational nearness; less formal than “proximity”.)
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affinity (Suggests a natural liking or strong connection, not just neutral nearness.)
反义词
distance (Used figuratively to describe lack of connection or separation in time or relationship.)
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dissimilarity (Stresses being unlike or different, the opposite of being close in nature.)
搭配
temporal proximity
|emotional proximity
|social proximity
|proximity to power
|proximity to death
|proximity of events
主题
time
|relationships
|society
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Their political influence comes from their proximity to senior government officials.
- The emotional proximity between the characters makes the novel very powerful.
- Because of the temporal proximity of the two disasters, people linked them in their minds.
- Her proximity to the project gave her a deep understanding of the risks involved.
学习者例句
- His proximity to power helped him get the job.
- The proximity of these two events in time is not a coincidence.
- There is a strong proximity between these ideas.
- Their social proximity made it easy for them to become friends.
语法
词典原形
proximity
IPA
GB/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/
US/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti/
音节与重音
prox - im - ity （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (im)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: proximity
- Plural: proximities, proximity
词族
Forms
proximities
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
proximate
adjective
相关表达
in close proximity to
1/ˈɪn klˈoʊs pɹɑksˈɪmɪti tə/
fixed phrase
very near to something
Very near to something or someone in place.
例句
- Several restaurants are in close proximity to the office.
- The playground is in close proximity to the main road, so parents must watch their children carefully.
in proximity to
1/ˈɪn pɹɑksˈɪmɪti tə/
fixed phrase
formal
near to something
Near to something in place, time, or relationship, used in a formal style.
例句
- The chemicals should not be stored in proximity to any open flame.
- Several important decisions were made in proximity to the election.
proximity effect
1/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
technical
distance-related change in signal
A change in how something works or sounds because it is very near to something else, especially in science or audio.
例句
- Singers must control the proximity effect when they move closer to the microphone.
- Engineers adjusted the design to reduce the proximity effect between the two components.
proximity sensor
1/pɹɑksˈɪmɪti sˈɛnsɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
device that detects nearby objects
An electronic part that can tell when something is close, without touching it.
例句
- The phone’s screen turns off when the proximity sensor detects your face.
- Automatic doors use a proximity sensor to open when someone approaches.