Because it's a long way
路程───distance;遥远───distant
I followed him for some distance.───我跟着他走了一段路程.
He was the first to spy the horseman in the distance.───他最先看到出现在远处的骑者.
The first salvo exploded a short distance away.───第一批投下的炸弹在不远处爆炸。
In the distance loomed a towering mountain.───在远处一座巍峨的高山隐约可见.
In the far distance I saw a ride approaching.───我看见一个人从远处骑着马过来.
Is it within walking distance ?───那里步行走得到吗?
African runners swept the medals in the distance events.───在中长跑比赛中,非洲选手囊括了所有的獎牌.
Keep your distance, or I'll shoot!───别靠近, 否则就开枪了!
In the distance the crew sighted land.
I can distinguish them at a distance.
Friends agree best at a distance.
In the distance loomed a towering mountain.
A train sounded its whistle in the distance.