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estranged

/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/ /ɛˈstreɪndʒd/

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verb

疏远，离间。

To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged).

Examples :

"The argument with her sister completely estranged them; they haven't spoken in months. "

和她妹妹的那次争吵彻底疏远了她们，她们已经好几个月没说过话了。

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verb

疏远，隔离。

To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations.

Examples :

"The noisy construction project estranged the family from their peaceful garden. "

嘈杂的建筑工程让这家人再也无法享受宁静的花园生活，仿佛被隔离开了一样。

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adjective

疏远的，隔阂的。

Having become a stranger, of one who formerly was close, as a relative, friend, lover, or spouse.

Examples :

"After a heated argument, Sarah felt estranged from her best friend, Emily, who had always been so close to her. "

一场激烈的争吵之后，莎拉觉得和她最好的朋友艾米丽之间产生了隔阂，要知道她们之前一直亲密无间。

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