at a respectful distance keep sb. at a distance at arm´s length stay at a respectful distance from sb. give a wide berth to give sb. a wide berth keep at a respectful distance courteously stand aloof from sb at a distance keep sb at a distance
He remained distant from the people he worked with.
他对同事们始终敬而远之。
—— 给力词典精选I took Berlin´s advice and gave Bowra a wide berth.
我采纳了伯林的忠告,对鲍勒敬而远之。
—— 辞典例句Fergusson kept away from these learned bodies.
费尔久逊对于学术团体一向是敬而远之的。
—— 辞典例句Private investors are steering clear of nuclear power.
私人投资者现在都对核电敬而远之。
—— 辞典例句She kept me aloof by reserved gesture.
她对我态度矜持,敬而远之。
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