distance/ˈdɪstəns/
n.1. 距离；间隔What distance do you have to walk to school?你到学校要走多远的距离？
In England distance is measured in miles, not in kilometers.在英国测量距离用英里，不用公里。
What is the distance between / from Philadelphia and Chicago?从费城到芝加哥有多远？
There has been (a) great distance between the two close friends since their quarrel. (喻)两个亲密的朋友自从争吵以后，就开始疏远了。
2. 远处；远方I could see the bus coming in the distance.我看见公共汽车从远处开来了。