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distance

/ˈdɪs.təns/

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noun

Entfernung, Abstand

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

Examples :

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

Von Moskau aus ist die Entfernung nach Sankt Petersburg relativ kurz, nach Nowosibirsk relativ lang, aber noch größer nach Wladiwostok.

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noun

Entfernung, Weite

Length or interval of time.

Examples :

"The distance from my house to school is about ten kilometers. "

Die Entfernung von meinem Haus zur Schule beträgt etwa zehn Kilometer.

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noun

Unterschied, Abstand

The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.

Examples :

"The distance between my house and school is quite significant. "

Der Abstand zwischen meinem Haus und der Schule ist recht groß.

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noun

Entfernung, Distanz

Remoteness of place; a remote place.

Examples :

"The campsite was a great distance from the town. "

Der Campingplatz war eine große Entfernung von der Stadt entfernt.

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noun

Entfernung, Abstand

Remoteness in succession or relation.

Examples :

"the distance between a descendant and his ancestor"

Die Entfernung zwischen einem Nachkommen und seinem Vorfahren.

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noun

Strecke

A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.

Examples :

"The final distance of the school track and field race was a challenging 400 meters. "

Die letzte Strecke des Schulsport-Rennens betrug herausfordernde 400 Meter.

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noun

Strecke, Weg

The entire amount of progress to an objective.

Examples :

"He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance."

Er hatte versprochen, diese Aufgabe zu erledigen, aber er hat es nicht durchgezogen.

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noun

Entfremdung, Distanz, Abgrenzung

A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.

Examples :

"The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance."

Die Freundschaft überstand den Streit nicht: Sie hielten sich auf Distanz.

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noun

Distanz, Zurückhaltung

The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.

Examples :

"The teacher maintained a respectful distance from the students, ensuring a calm learning environment. "

Der Lehrer wahrt einen respektvollen Abstand zu den Schülern und sorgt so für eine ruhige Lernumgebung.

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noun

Der Abstand

The space measured back from the winning-post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat.

Examples :

"The distance from the starting line to the winning post was reduced in the final heat to ensure fair competition. "

Die Distanz von der Startlinie bis zum Zielpfosten wurde im Finale verkürzt, um einen fairen Wettbewerb zu gewährleisten.

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verb

Sich entfernen, distanzieren

To move away (from) someone or something.

Examples :

"He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues."

Er distanzierte sich von den Kommentaren einiger seiner Kollegen.

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verb

Distanzieren, hinter sich lassen

To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.

Examples :

"The runner distanced the other competitors by several meters on the final lap. "

Der Läufer distanzierte die anderen Konkurrenten in der letzten Runde um mehrere Meter.

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