Keep at arm’s length.
/kip ət ɑːrmz leŋθ/
Keep at arm’s length.
/kip ət ɑːrmz leŋθ/
“Keep at arm’s length”意味着故意保持一定的距离以避免过于亲近或过度涉入。在处理复杂或敏感的人际关系时,这个成语非常有用,它帮助人们维护个人空间和心理健康。
He tends to keep his colleagues at arm’s length.
他倾向于与同事保持一定的距离。
It's wise to keep your rivals at arm's length in business.
在商业中与竞争对手保持距离是明智的。
Although friendly, she keeps personal questions at arm’s length, preferring not to share too much about herself.
虽然她表现友好,但她对个人问题保持距离,不愿意分享太多关于自己的信息。