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distantly
UK //ˈdɪstəntli//US //ˈdɪstəntli//
词源
源自中古英语 'distauntli'，由 'distant'（遥远的）加副词后缀 '-ly' 构成，最终源于拉丁语 'distantia'（距离）。
adverb
❶ 表示空间或时间上的远距离，指事物相隔很远或时间久远。
“The mountains were distantly visible on the horizon.”
（远处的山脉在地平线上依稀可见。）
“She could hear the sound of laughter distantly.”
（她能隐约听到远处的笑声。）
❶ 形容态度或情感上的疏远，表示冷淡或不亲近。
“He nodded distantly without saying a word.”
（他冷淡地点了点头，一句话也没说。）
“She smiled distantly, as if lost in thought.”
（她疏远地笑了笑，仿佛陷入了沉思。）
同义词:remotely, faintly, coldly, indifferently
常见短语
distantly related — 指亲属关系较远，如远房亲戚或血缘关系较疏的亲属。
“They are distantly related, sharing the same great-great-grandfather.”
（他们是远亲，有共同的曾曾祖父。）