| 词组 | keep (one's) distance |
| 释义 | keep (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. keep one's distanceStay away; also, remain emotionally remote. For example, It's wise to keep one's distance from any wild animal, or Since the family argued with him, Harry's been keeping his distance. [Late 1500s] keep your ˈdistance (from somebody/something),keep somebody/something at a ˈdistancenot be too friendly or familiar with somebody/something: She tends to keep her distance from her neighbours, so none of them know her very well. |
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