distant

B1 · Intermediate

adj. far away in the past or the future.

adj. separated by a long period of time, either previously or in the future.

日本語:遠い※

“The events of that summer now seem like a distant memory.”

“While a colony on Mars remains a distant prospect, researchers are already developing the life-support systems required for such a mission.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. not friendly or not showing your feelings.

adj. aloof or emotionally detached in manner; showing a lack of interest or warmth.

日本語:冷たい※

“He has been very distant lately, and I think something is bothering him.”

“The manager remained distant during the negotiations, refusing to engage in the usual small talk that precedes a contract signing.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. related to you, but not closely.

adj. describing a kinship or connection that is not immediate or close.

“A distant cousin invited us to a family reunion in Scotland.”

“The historian discovered he was a distant relative of the very king whose reign he had spent decades studying.”

C2 · Proficiency Computing Technical

adj. describes a TV station from a different city or area.

adj. referring to a broadcast signal or station originated outside the local market area.

“The cable company provides several distant stations for an extra fee.”

“The legal dispute centred on whether the provider had the right to retransmit distant signals without paying additional copyright royalties to the original broadcasters.”