propinquity
n[U]
(fml 文)
(a) nearness in space or time (空间或时间上的)接近, 邻近
The neighbours lived in close propinquity toeach other. 这些邻居住得很近.
(b) close blood relationship; consanguinity 近亲关系; 血亲.
🗣️ 情景例句
Sunday. Why?
星期天。为什么问这个?
I ask him to stay at home.
我要求他待在家里。
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