| 单词 | remote |
| 释义 | remote —remote /rɪˈməʊt/ aep /-ˈmoʊt/ adjective (DISTANT) B2 far away in distance or time, or not closely related: » remote galaxies» It happened in the remote past, so no one worries about it any more.» They take little interest in a conflict far from their homes and remote from their everyday problems.Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and timeB2 describes an area, house, or village that is a long way from any towns or cities: » a remote mountain villageThesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and timeF0 SPECIALIZED remote computer systems are available to users in another part of a building or in another place, for example through a network: » a remote serverremoteness /-nəs/ noun [U]Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and time • • • Extra Examples:» They live in a remote corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest shop.» She dwelt in remote parts of Asia for many years.» People in the remote mountain villages still cleave to their old traditions.» These remote islands are inhabited only by birds and small animals.» They lived in a remote cottage set high on a woody hillside.adjective (NOT FRIENDLY) ► F0 not very friendly or showing little interest in other people: » Her manner was remote and cool.Thesaurus+: ↑Not being friendly , ↑Not saying much , ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviourremoteness /-nəs/ noun [U]Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and time adjective (SLIGHT) ► C2 slight: » a remote possibility» The chances of a visit by Martians to the Earth are remote.Thesaurus+: ↑Small in number and quantityremoteness /-nəs/ noun [U]Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and time noun [C] ► F0 a REMOTE CONTROL(Cf. ↑remote control) |
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