Last summer's drought is a distant memory.去年夏天的干旱已成为久远的记忆。

The mountains rolled away to a distant horizon.群山连绵, 一直延伸到远方的地平线。

a novel set in the distant future以遥远的未来为背景的小说

They had been lovers once, in a distant past.很久以前, 他们曾是恋人。

There is little doubt, however, that things will improve in the not-too-distant future.不过, 毫无疑问的是, 情况会在近期好转。

He's a distant relative of the mayor.他是市长的远房亲戚。

They were distant cousins.他们是远房表亲。

He is direct and courteous but distant.他直截了当而且彬彬有礼, 但是态度冷淡。

I thought my parents were distant and unloving.我以为我的父母冷漠没有爱心。

There was a distant look in her eyes.她眼中流露出疏远的神情。