/prɒkˈsɪmɪtɪ/ n.<正式>
1.(closeness)接近;临近;邻近
He became aware of the proximity of the Afghans.他意识到阿富汗人近在咫尺。
proximity to sth/sb靠近…
The town's proximity to London was a major advantage.该城镇靠近伦敦是一大优势。
Part of the attraction is Darwin's proximity to Asia.达尔文市的魅力一部分在于它靠近亚洲。
in close proximity to sth/sb非常靠近…
He lived in close proximity to the King's Road.他居住在非常靠近国王路的地方。
Families are no longer in close proximity to each other.各家不再像以前一样比邻而居。
2.(in series)(顺序的)紧接