spacing

spacing — 名詞

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

1.名詞B1
釋義

間距

文字或圖像間的空白距離

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.

編輯請 Lara 加大報告中的行距，讓閱讀更輕鬆。

collocation: line spacing

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

這份文件在段落之間採用單行間距，內文看起來很擁擠。

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

站位距離

球場上同隊球員之間的距離

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.

Ellis 教練告訴球隊，適當的站位距離能在區域防守中創造傳球空檔。

sports terminology: spacing used tactically

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

控球後衛運球的同時，前鋒們在三分線附近保持寬敞的站位距離。

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

間隔時間

事件之間預留的時間

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.

訓練計畫要求高強度重量訓練之間至少間隔 48 小時。

spacing + of + time period

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

Zayd 規劃了讀書時間的間隔，以免期末考前過度疲勞。

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.