a. 〔原因〕直接的

a. 〔时间、顺序或亲属关系〕最近的，最接近的 ≈ close

• proximity   n. 〔距离或时间的〕接近，临近；邻近

• proximately   ad. 近似地

• Access to foot traffic and proximity to transit allow the type of entertainment-oriented businesses such as bars and restaurants to stay open later, which attracts both younger, creative workers and baby boomers nearing retirement alike. 靠近换乘站

• We chose the house for its proximity to the school. 我们选中这所房子是因为它离学校近。

BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/