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
Alexandra might call. Alexandra
可能会来电话。
The ox when weariest treads surest.
牛困走得稳。
Car alarms constantly scream at us in the street and are a source of profound irritation.