1. C U 距离，间距　 amount of space between two points or places
2. C U 远处，远方　 distant place or point
3. U （时间或空间的）相距　 being separated in space or by time
4. U 疏远，冷淡　 social separation or coldness in personal relations

　calculate ～　计算出距离
　close the ～ between　缩小…间的差距
　cover a ～　穿过一段距离，横跨一段距离
　go the ～ on foot　徒步走这段距离
　go the full ～　走完全程，经过全过程
　increase the ～　扩大距离
　keep a ～　保持距离
　keep one's ～　不亲密，保持疏远
　keep sb at a ～　与某人保持相当距离，对某人疏远，敬而远之
　measure a ～　测量距离
　reduce the ～　缩小距离
　run a ～　跑一段距离
　walk a ～　步行一段距离
　work out ～　计算出距离
　braking ～　刹车距离
　certain ～　一定的距离
　direct ～　垂直距离
　easy ～　交通方便的路程
　good ～　长距离
　great ～　长距离
　long ～　长距离
　quite a ～　相当远的距离
　safe ～　安全距离
　short ～　短距离，不远
　shouting ～　听得见喊声的距离
　stopping ～　刹车距离
　walking ～　走不多远就可达到的距离
　far away ～　遥远的路途
　at a ～　有相当距离，不很近
　at some ～　在一定距离
　at this ～ of time　在如此长久的时间
　by ～　按里程
　from a ～　从远处
　in the ～　远处
　within a stone's throw ～　近处
　within measurable ～ of success　成功指日可待
　within walking ～　很近
　the ～ between　…之间的距离
　the ～ between cars　车距
　the ～ between New York and London　纽约和伦敦之间的距离
　the ～ between two objects　两个物体间的距离
　the ～ between wealth and poverty　贫富间的悬殊
　the ～ from east to west　从东到西的距离
　the ～ of five kilometres　五公里之遥
　the ～ of the sun from the earth　太阳到地球间的距离

　Walk on a short distance and there you are.　再往前走不了多远，你就到了。
　It takes strength and attention to drive a truck long distances.　跑长途的汽车司机需要付出劳力，思想也要高度集中。
　This is the point, from which all distances are measured.　从这一点开始来测量各方面的距离。
　Our destination is still some distance away.　我们的目的地离这里还有一段路程。
　The station is a good distance off.　车站离这儿很远。
　It's some distance to the shopping centre.　到购物中心相当远。
　It's no distance to the post office at all.　到邮局很近。
　We have quite a distance to walk.　我们要走相当远的路程。
　I was born in a town quite a distance from here.　我出生在离这儿很远的镇上。
　In England and America distance is measured in miles, not in kilometres.　在英美，测量距离用英里作单位，不用公里。
　Keep a safe distance between cars.　车与车之间要保持安全的距离。
　You can see the mountains in the distance.　你可以看见远处的山。
　I spotted something dark in the distance.　我望见远方有个黑黑的东西。
　We heard gunfire in the distance.　我们听到远处的枪声。
　A ship could be seen in the distance.　远处可以看到一艘船。
　Look ahead in the distance, you can just see the lights of the village.　你若向前方远处看，你就能看见村里的灯光。
　The balloon still can be seen in the distance.　这个大气球在远处仍能看见。
　In the distance loomed a towering mountain.　在远处一座巍峨的高山隐约可见。
　I live a short distance from school.　我家离学校不远。
　We can see the mountain from a distance.　我们从远处就可以望见重重山峦。
　The picture looks better from a distance.　从远处看，这幅画显得更好看一些。
　From a distance the child heard a woman's scream.　从很远的距离这孩子就听见了女人的尖叫声。
　Oil paintings are to be appreciated at a distance.　油画要在一定的距离外欣赏。
　Your dress looks all right at a distance.　你的衣服远看不错。
　The radar system can detect other planes at great distances and send a variety of radar-guided missiles to destroy them.　雷达能够探测出离它很远的飞机，并发射出各种由雷达制导的导弹把飞机摧毁掉。
　He won't hit the target at that distance.　他打不中那样远的目标。
　We planted the trees at a certain distance from each other.　我们植树时，株与株之间留出一定的间隔。
　We can see the mountain at a distance of three kilometres.　我们在3公里处看到了那座山。
　What is the distance between these two cities?　这两个城市相距有多远?
　The living quarters for the workers are within walking distance of the factory.　工人住宅区离工厂很近，步行可以走到。
　My house is within walking distance of the school.　我的房子和学校在步行可及的距离内。
　There are three supermarkets within walking distance in this town.　这个镇上有三个超市，很近，步行就可到达。
　The school is in easy walking distance.　学校很近，步行就可到达。
　There was some distance between them at their last meeting.　他们上次见面彼此就有些疏远了。
　They have always kept their distance from the neighbours.　他们很少接近左邻右舍。
　We haven't heard from him at this distance of time.　在这样长的时间里，我们还没有接到他的信。
　At this distance of time, I can't guarantee that I haven't omitted anything in recounting the event.　由于年代久远，我不能保证追述这个事件中没有任何遗漏。
　Things look different at a distance of 10 years.　时隔10年，情况不同了。

 ♣ go the distance
　继续跑完全程，赛足全局等　continue to run, fight, etc. until the end of a contest
　Even though the race course was in very bad conditions, all the horses went the distance.　尽管赛马场的跑道很糟糕，所有的马都跑完了全程。
　Nobody thought he'd last 15 rounds, but he went the full distance.　没有人认为他会坚持15个回合，然而他终于打满了全局。
　You need perseverance to win in politics and I doubt if he can go the distance.　在政治上，需要坚定不移才能取胜，我怀疑他能否坚持到底。
 ♣ keep at a distance
　与某人保持一段距离　refuse to let sb become familiar or friendly
　It was difficult to get to know her because she always kept everyone at a distance.　要了解她很难，她老是对每个人都保持一段距离。
　The captain kept his crew at a distance.　船长对他的船员保持疏远。
 ♣ keep one's distance (from)
1. 与…保持一定的距离 not get too close to sb/sth
　They were careful to keep their distance from the ill-tempered professor.　他们都谨慎地避开这位坏脾气的教授。
　Keep your distance, or I'll shoot!　别靠近，否则就开枪了。
2. 对（人或事业）等冷淡 not become friendly or familiar with (a person, cause, etc.)
　He was asked many times to join the party, but he always kept his distance.　人家好几次要他参加那个政党，但他的反应总是很冷淡。

　distance　用作动词表示“使某人与某人保持距离”“使某人与某人关系疏远或冷淡”“与某人〔某事物〕保持距离”。例如：
　That stupid quarrel has distanced us.　那一场无谓的争吵使我们的关系疏远了。
　Voters have been distanced from the party by adverse publicity.　选民受到反面宣传的影响，对这个政党冷淡了。
　She needs to distance herself from some of her more extreme supporters.　她必须与拥护她的那些比较偏激的人保持一定的距离。

　［词源］　中古英语distaunce<中法语<古拉丁语distance（分立于两处）