walking-distance
walking-distance — noun
1. the number of metres or minutes separating two places, when that amount is short
the number of metres or minutes separating two places, when that amount is short enough that a person can easily travel between them on foot without needing any vehicle
The train station is only a short walking distance from Élise's apartment.
collocation: short walking distance
From the hotel, the beach is a pleasant walking distance of about ten minutes.
walking distance of [time measurement]
Daichi's office is a short walking distance from the library; he goes there at lunch.
Antonia saw the park was a comfortable walking distance from her new flat.
- walkable distance
less common; describes the same concept but emphasises the ease of walking rather than the measurement
- driving distance
a distance that requires a vehicle
文法句型
a [adjective] walking distance
walking distance from [place]
用法筆記
Can be modified by adjectives such as 'short' or 'pleasant'. Often followed by 'from' or 'of' to indicate start or destination.
常見錯誤
2. the state of being located so near to a place that a person can get there by wal
the state of being located so near to a place that a person can get there by walking instead of using a car, bus, or other transport
Defne chose the flat because it was within walking distance of her office.
fixed phrase: within walking distance of [place]
All the main museums in the city centre are within walking distance of one another.
The restaurant Tendai chose is within walking distance of the concert hall before a show.
Sivan was glad the school and clinic were within walking distance of her parents' home.
- walkable
adjective form used to describe a place: 'a walkable neighbourhood'
- out of walking distance
too far to reach on foot
文法句型
within walking distance of [place]
within walking distance
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'within walking distance (of something)'. The expression describes a convenience or advantage of a location's proximity.