Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate - (Unit 9: Basic concepts)


Distance and size

Distance

collocation example
a considerable/long/short distance from The hotel is a considerable distance from the beach. [quite a long way]
within commuting/walking distance We have to live within commuting distance of my husband’s office. [where it is possible to travel to work every day]
cover/travel (a distance of) × kilometres On our cycling tour we managed to cover (a distance of) about 40 kilometres a day.
far-off/far-flung places Zachary is always travelling to far-off/far-flung places. [distant]
at close range I’ve never seen a member of the royal family at such close range before. [so near]
neighbouring town/country/area Many people who work here actually live in neighbouring towns.
- Lesson 41: Exercise 41.4 - Lesson 42: B. Little, small and large


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