| 词汇 | (with)in striking distance |
| 释义 | (with)in striking distance1. Literally, within range for an attack. The enemy target is in striking distance, sir. Order the attack when ready. 2. Within range of being able to be attained, accomplished, etc. Finally, after months of work, the end of my thesis is within striking distance. 3. Very close. Our neighbor's fence is within striking distance of our patio, so it's never felt very secluded back here. within striking distanceCOMMON 1. If someone or something is within striking distance of a place, they are very close to it. The cinema is within striking distance of ample car parking and gleaming new shops and restaurants. Ironbridge is well signposted from the motorway and within easy striking distance of both Birmingham and Manchester. Note: You can also say that someone or something is in striking distance of a place. I spent the bank holiday weekend in west London in order to be in striking distance of the festival. 2. If someone or something is within striking distance of an amount, level, or goal, they are very close to achieving it. We seem to be within striking distance of achieving 100 per cent of our objectives. Note: You can also say that someone or something is in striking distance of an amount, level, or goal. He is in striking distance of victory in the first round vote. within striking distancenear enough to hit or achieve.within ˈstriking distance (of something)near enough to be reached or attacked; near: In one minute the aircraft can be within striking distance of the target.There are lakes, mountains and forests all within striking distance. OPPOSITE: out of range (of something) |
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