How do you use "distance" in a sentence?

What's the distance between London and Manchester? He tried to distance himself from the scandal. I could see mountains in the distance.

distance

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Significado: The amount of space between two points; to create separation

距离；疏远

distancia; distanciarse

距離；距離を置く

거리; 거리를 두다

The word 'distance' refers to the amount of space between two points. As a verb, 'distance yourself from' means to separate yourself from someone or something. 'In the distance' means far away. 'Keep your distance' means to stay away. 'Long-distance' describes things that cover great distances.

「distance」指两点之间的空间量。作为动词，「distance yourself from」意为与某人或某事分离。「In the distance」意为远处。「Keep your distance」意为保持距离。「Long-distance」形容覆盖远距离的事物。

La palabra «distance» se refiere a la cantidad de espacio entre dos puntos. Como verbo, «distance yourself from» significa separarse de alguien o algo. «In the distance» significa lejos. «Keep your distance» significa mantenerse alejado. «Long-distance» describe cosas que cubren grandes distancias.

「distance」は2点間の空間の量を指します。動詞として「distance yourself from」は誰かや何かから離れることを意味します。「In the distance」は遠くにという意味です。「Keep your distance」は離れていることを意味します。「Long-distance」は長距離にわたるものを表します。

'distance'는 두 지점 사이의 공간의 양을 나타냅니다. 동사로 'distance yourself from'은 누군가 또는 무언가로부터 거리를 두다는 뜻입니다. 'in the distance'는 멀리라는 의미입니다. 'keep your distance'는 가까이 오지 말라는 뜻입니다. 'long-distance'는 먼 거리에 걸친 것을 설명합니다.

Ejemplos

What's the distance between London and Manchester?
伦敦和曼彻斯特之间的距离是多少？
¿Cuál es la distancia entre Londres y Manchester?
ロンドンとマンチェスターの間の距離はどのくらいですか？
런던과 맨체스터 사이의 거리는 얼마나 됩니까?
He tried to distance himself from the scandal.
他试图与丑闻撇清关系。
Intentó distanciarse del escándalo.
彼はそのスキャンダルから距離を置こうとしました。
그는 그 스캔들로부터 거리를 두려고 했습니다.
I could see mountains in the distance.
我可以看到远处的山脉。
Podía ver montañas a lo lejos.
遠くに山が見えました。
멀리 산이 보였습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'distantia' meaning 'a standing apart', from 'distare' (to stand apart), from 'dis-' (apart) and 'stare' (to stand). Entered English via Old French in the 13th century.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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