at a distance. (formerly also †at distance): in a distant or remote position; a way off; some distance apart. Also figurative (cf. sense 8).
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| 释义 | the world > space > distance > distance or farness > a long way off [phrase] (19) at distancea1425 at a distance. (formerly also †at distance): in a distant or remote position; a way off; some distance apart. Also figurative (cf. sense 8). in the distance?a1439 The region that lies a long way off; the more remote part of what the eye can see or (by extension) the ears hear, etc. Chiefly with the, esp. in… far to seek?1544 Predicated of a thing or person that needs to be sought or looked for; = not to be found or not yet found, not at hand, absent, missing, lacking… at a distance1697 at a distance. (formerly also †at distance): in a distant or remote position; a way off; some distance apart. Also figurative (cf. sense 8). Subcategories:— to or at a distance apart (2) — through a great distance (1) — at the greatest distance (1) — out of the way or remote (1) — out of range or reach (7) — kept or placed at a distance (3) |
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