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数量 - Distance

探索英语习语如“a stone's throw”和“neck and neck”如何与英语中的距离相关。

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(within|in) striking distance

in a distance that is considerably small

Ex: Our office is within striking distance of the coffee shop, making it convenient for breaks.
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a stone's throw

a distance that is very short

Ex: The school is a stone's throw from our neighborhood, which is convenient for the kids.
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around the corner

used to refer to something that is very close to a particular person, place, or thing

Ex: The bus stop is just around the corner, so we won't have to walk far to catch the bus.
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at hand
at hand
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at a reachable distance

Ex: Having a first-aid kit at hand is crucial during emergencies.
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cheek by jowl

near one another

Ex: In the cozy little café, the tables are positioned cheek by jowl, allowing for an intimate dining experience.
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from A to B
from A to B
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from one location to another location

Ex: The shipping company specializes in transporting goods from A to B, ensuring timely deliveries.
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neck and neck

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players were neck and neck, and it could have gone either way.
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off the beaten (track|path|route)

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

Ex: They went off the beaten route to find an untouched beach for their vacation.
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on {one's} doorstep

very near to one's home or current location

Ex: With a supportive community on her doorstep, she felt a strong sense of belonging.
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on hand
on hand
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used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

Ex: Having extra materials on hand allows us to complete the project without delays.
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