| 词组 | keep distance |
| 释义 | Idiom keep distancekeep (your) distance (from someone/something) to avoid becoming too friendly or emotionally involved with someone.I've seen her around the office, but she keeps her distance from most of us.The boy carefully kept his distance from the growling dog. Related vocabulary: keep someone/something at arm's lengthkeep (one's) distance1. To maintain physical distance between oneself and someone or something. Keep your distance, everyone. There is a downed wire here. He better keep his distance from that bear. 2. To limit engagement or association (or the appearance thereof) between oneself and someone or something. Politicians have been quick to keep their distance from the senator ever since news of her scandal broke. keep one's distance (from someone or something)Fig. to maintain a respectful or cautious distance from someone or something. Keep your distance from John. He's in a bad mood. Keep your distance from the fire. |
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