spacing

spacing — noun

1. the amount of empty space left between lines of text, individual words, or other

1.名詞B1
釋義

the amount of empty space left between lines of text, individual words, or other elements on a page or screen

例句

The editor asked Lara to widen the line spacing in the report for easier reading.

collocation: line spacing

This document uses single spacing between paragraphs, so the text looks crowded.

collocation: single spacing

同義詞
  • space

    more general; can refer to any empty area rather than the measured arrangement between elements

  • gap

    emphasises an opening between two specific items rather than an overall layout parameter

文法句型

spacing + [adjective]

spacing + between + [plural noun]

spacing + of + [noun]

用法筆記

Frequently paired with adjectives such as single, double, wide, narrow, or tight. In word-processing contexts, spacing by itself usually refers to line spacing unless another type is specified.

常見錯誤

❌I need to check the space between the lines.
✅I need to check the spacing between the lines.
💡In publishing and design, spacing is the standard noun for measurable gaps between elements.
❌The spacing is too huge.
✅The spacing is too wide.
💡Wide and narrow are the conventional adjectives for spacing; huge is not idiomatic in this context.

2. in team ball games, how far apart teammates stand from one another to give the o

2.名詞B2
釋義

in team ball games, how far apart teammates stand from one another to give the offence room to pass, shoot, or drive toward the goal

例句

Coach Ellis told the team that proper spacing opens passing lanes in the zone defence.

sports terminology: spacing used tactically

The point guard dribbled while the forwards maintained wide spacing near the three-point line.

同義詞
  • positioning

    broader term covering where each player stands; spacing specifically names the distance between players

  • court balance

    refers to the overall distribution of players, which depends on proper spacing

文法句型

spacing + on + the + [court/field]

spacing + between + [players]

用法筆記

In basketball, spacing is a core tactical principle. Good spacing forces the defence to guard a wider area, creating opportunities for the offence. The term is also used in soccer, rugby, and other field sports.

3. how long is purposely left between repeating events or planned activities

3.名詞B2
釋義

how long is purposely left between repeating events or planned activities

例句

The training programme requires a spacing of at least 48 hours between intense weightlifting sessions.

spacing + of + time period

Zayd planned the spacing of his study sessions to avoid burnout before final exams.

同義詞

文法句型

spacing + between + [events]

spacing + of + [time period]

用法筆記

Common in scheduling, fitness plans, medical dosing, and manufacturing cycles. Unlike interval, which can describe a naturally recurring gap, spacing implies that the gaps have been set on purpose.