proximate
adjective formal uk/ˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/ us/ˈprɑːk.sə.mət/
接近
closest in time, place, relationship, etc. to something
The problem with climate change was that it seemed so much less proximate than terrorism.
The danger is greatest if the fireball is proximate to the target.
Insurance covers the proximate cause of a loss—e.g. a rusty roof that lets rainwater in. 保险涵盖了损失的直接原因 - 例如生锈的屋顶导致漏水。
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- The most likely explanation is that her exposure to anthrax was relatively proximate to the onset of illness.
- How much more proximate can you get to the public?
- The problems were the direct and proximate result of the negligence of the church.