Distance - translation, pronunciation and examples
distance
emotional gap
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When to use distance
эмоциональная дистанция
создать дистанцию
держать дистанцию
увеличивать дистанцию
дистанция между ними
distance usage examples
После ссоры они держали дистанцию.
After the argument they kept their distance.
Эмоциональная дистанция выросла между коллегами.
Emotional distance grew between the colleagues.
Similar words
same word: physical or emotional space; neutral
a space or difference between things or ideas; emphasises the interval
physical or formal division; can imply an official or defined split
complete cutting off or solitude; stronger, often involuntary separation
socially distant, often perceived as proud or uninterested
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distance synonyms
What's the difference between distance / gap / separation / isolation / aloofness / reserve
same word: physical or emotional space; neutral
He kept his distance from the others.
Он держал дистанцию от остальных.
There is a gap between policy and practice.
Между политикой и практикой существует разрыв.
The separation of the two teams improved workflow.
Разделение двух команд улучшило рабочий процесс.
complete cutting off or solitude; stronger, often involuntary separation
After the storm the island experienced long isolation.
После шторма остров оказался в длительной изоляции.
socially distant, often perceived as proud or uninterested
His aloofness made him hard to approach.
Его отчуждённость делала его недоступным для общения.
She answered with reserve.
Она ответила сдержанно.
Her coldness surprised him.
Его удивила её холодность.
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; emotional distance through apathy
His indifference to her problems hurt her.
Его безразличие к её проблемам её ранило.
unfriendly reserve or aloof behaviour; somewhat colloquial
She seemed standoffish at first, but warmed up later.
Сначала она казалась отчуждённой, но потом потеплела.
the act of pulling back or retreating, physical or emotional; implies movement/action
His withdrawal from the group worried his friends.
Его уход из группы обеспокоил друзей.
process of detaching or ceasing involvement; often used in technical or formal contexts
The disengagement of the safety mechanism was dangerous.
Отсоединение предохранительного механизма было опасно.
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How to pronounce distance and what this word means
distance translation: дистанция. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce distance
/ˈdɪs.təns/
distance translation
дистанция
distance examples
After the argument they kept their distance.
distance transcription
/ˈdɪs.təns/, /ə ˈdɪstəns/
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distance meaning: what does it mean?
emotional gap
distance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
distance is pronounced as /ˈdɪs.təns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
distance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After the argument they kept their distance. Translation: После ссоры они держали дистанцию.
Is distance part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, distance (дистанция) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is distance part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, distance (дистанция) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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