距
distance; interval; spur
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to be at a distance; to separate
neutralUsed to describe the spatial or temporal gap between two points or events
The two places are not far apart, it only takes half an hour to drive there.
This project was launched five years ago as of today.
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The school is three kilometers away from my home.
This meeting was held two weeks ago.
The two shops are less than fifty meters apart.
noun
spacing; interval between objects
neutralUsed to describe the fixed gap between arranged items
You need to keep a proper plant spacing when planting trees.
Please keep a one-meter line spacing while queuing.
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The spacing between classroom desks is too narrow.
The spacing between fence posts should be even.
The spacing of the exhibits in this exhibition is reasonably set.
noun
spur (on a rooster/peacock)
literaryA specialized zoological term referring to the hard, pointed protrusion on the legs of birds like roosters and pheasants
This rooster has a long and sharp spur.
The spur of a wild pheasant can be used to defend against natural enemies.
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Ancient books often record the medicinal value of rooster spurs.
This ornamental pheasant has an especially beautiful spur.
Roosters on the farm will sharpen their spurs.