Смысл: aesthetic distanceaesthetic distance[i:s͵θetıkʹdıstəns] иск. <Í> отстранение от содержания произведения искусства в целях его чисто эстетической оценки Í>
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a pocket of resistance
a small group resisting, a few people not on side There's a pocket of resistance in one district. A few disagree.
go the distance
finish the race, complete the course If Mat begins a project, he'll go the distance - he'll complete it.
keep your distance
do not come too close, respect a person's space Keep your distance or she'll accuse you of harassment.
pocket of resistance
(See a pocket of resistance)
soften your stance
cause you to change your opinion or position If his friends go against him, he may soften his stance.
at a distance
站开一点;离开一些距离;在远处 The picture looks better at a distance.这幅画远看更好些。
for example/for instance
as an example;as proof; to give an example or illustration例如;举例说明 Many great men have risen from poverty, Lincoln and Edison,for example.许多伟人出身贫寒,例如林肯和爱迪生。 In physics,for example,“ to do work”means to move matter through a distance by a force.例如,在物理方面,“作功”意味着用一个力把一个物体移动一段距离。
for example instance
as an example;as proof; to give an example or illustration例如;举例说明 Many great men have risen from poverty, Lincoln and Edison,for example.许多伟人出身贫寒,例如林肯和爱迪生。 In physics,for example,“ to do work”means to move matter through a distance by a force.例如,在物理方面,“作功”意味着用一个力把一个物体移动一段距离。
for for instance
as an example;as proof; to give an example or illustration例如;举例说明 Many great men have risen from poverty, Lincoln and Edison,for example.许多伟人出身贫寒,例如林肯和爱迪生。 In physics,for example,“ to do work”means to move matter through a distance by a force.例如,在物理方面,“作功”意味着用一个力把一个物体移动一段距离。
in substance
1.in important fact;in the main or basic parts主要地;大体上;基本上 The two cars are the same in substance, except one is red and the other is red and white.这两部车除了一部是红的,另一部是红白色的,其它大体相同。 I agree in substance with what you say,but differ on some small points.我大体上同意你所说的,但在一些细节问题上与你的意见还有不同之处。 2.actually;really 实在地;真正地 This composition is in substance better than the previous one.这篇作文实际上比上一篇作文要好一些。
in the distance
far away;at a distance 远处 A small house can be seen in the distance.远处可以看到一幢小房子。
keep one's distance
be cool toward sb.;avoid being friendly 对某人表示冷淡;不与某人亲近 Mary did not like her coworker,Betty,and kept her distance from her.玛丽不喜欢她的同事贝蒂,因而对她很冷淡。
under no circumstances
never;whatever may happen决不;无论在何种情况下都不 I made up my mind that under no circumstances would I agree to such a decision.我决心在任何情况下都不同意这样的决定。
within hailing distance
Idiom(s): within hailing distance AND within calling distance
Theme: PROXIMITY
close enough to hear someone call out. • When the boat came within hailing distance, I asked if I could borrow some gasoline. • We weren't within calling distance, so I couldn't hear what you said to me.
under the circumstances
Idiom(s): under the circumstances
Theme: BECAUSE
in a particular situation; because of the circumstances. • I'm sorry to hear that you’re ill. Under the circumstances, you may take the day off. • We wont expect you to come to work for a few days, under the circumstances.
sum and substance
Idiom(s): sum and substance
Theme: SUMMARY
a summary; the gist. (Fixed order.) • Can you quickly tell me the sum and substance of your proposal? • In trying to explain the sum and substance of the essay, Thomas failed to mention the middle name of the hero.
path of least resistance
Idiom(s): path of least resistance
Theme: EASY
to do the easiest thing; to take the easiest route. • John will follow the path of least resistance. • I like challenges. I won't usually take the path of least resistance.
line of least resistance
Idiom(s): line of least resistance
Theme: EFFORT
the course of action that will cause least trouble or effort. • Jane won't stand up for her rights. She always takes the line of least resistance. • Joan never states her point of view. She takes the line of least resistance and agrees with everyone else.
form and substance
Idiom(s): form and substance
Theme: MEANING
meaningful content; structure and meaningful content. (Fixed order.) • The first act of the play was one screaming match after another. It lacked form and substance throughout. • Jane's report was good. The teacher commented on the excellent form and substance of the paper.
extenuating circumstances
Idiom(s): extenuating circumstances
Theme: CAUSES
special circumstances that account for an irregular or improper way of doing something. • Mary was permitted to arrive late because of extenuating circumstances. • Due to extenuating circumstances, the teacher will not hold class today.
within calling distance
Idiom(s): within hailing distance AND within calling distance
Theme: PROXIMITY
close enough to hear someone call out. • When the boat came within hailing distance, I asked if I could borrow some gasoline. • We weren't within calling distance, so I couldn't hear what you said to me.
in the first instance
Idiom(s): in the first place AND in the first instance
Theme: BEGINNINGS - INITIAL
initially; to begin with. • In the first place, you don’t have enough money to buy one. In the second place, you don’t need one. • In the first instance, I don’t have the time. In the second place, I'm not interested.
Distance makes the heart grow fonder.
When you are separated from the person you love, your feelings are even stronger.
circumstances alter cases|cases|circumstances
formal The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John's father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was away, John used it to shoot a poisonous snake that came into the yard. Circumstances alter cases.
for example|example|for|for instance|instance
adv. phr. As an example; as proof; to give an example or illustration. Not only rich men become President. For example, Lincoln was born poor.There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; for instance, training lions. Compare: FOR ONE THING.
in substance|substance
adv. phr. In important facts; in the main or basic parts; basically; really. In substance the weather report said that it will be a nice day tomorrow.The two cars are the same in substance, except one is red and the other is red and white.
keep one at a distance|arm|arm's length|at a dista
v. phr. To avoid (someone's) company; not become too friendly toward. Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he keeps them at a distance.Betty likes Bill and is trying to be friendly, but he keeps her at arm's length. Compare: KEEP ONE'S DISTANCE, HOLD OFF(1a).
keep one's distance|distance|keep
v. phr. To be cool toward someone; avoid being friendly. Mary did not like her co-worker, Betty, and kept her distance from her. Compare: KEEP ONE AT A DISTANCE.
line of least resistance|least resistance|line|pat
n. phr. The easiest way; the way that takes least effort. In becoming a doctor like his father John had really just followed the line of least resistance.Some parents take the path of least resistance with their children and let them do as they please.
under the circumstances|circumstances|in the circu
adv. phr. In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are. In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his job.Under the circumstances, the stagecoach passengers had to give the robbers their money.
least resistance, line of Also, path of least resistance. The easiest method, way, or course of action. For example, He tends to do what most people seem to want, taking the line of least resistance. This term employs resistance in the sense of “the physical opposition of one thing or force to another,” a usage dating from the early 1600s. It has been used figuratively since about 1900.
spitting distance A very short distance, as in We were in spitting distance of winning the pennant but then we lost three games in a row. Alluding to the relatively short distance over which one's spit will carry, this idiom was first recorded in 1895 as within spitting range.
An stanc idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with stanc, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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