Proximity refers to the physical distance between speakers.

接近性是指说话人之间的物理距离。

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The second is the idea of that degree of proximity or distance from this complete perfection, which the actions of the greater part of men commonly arrive at.

第二种是接近这种绝对完美的标准或者离完美有一定的距离，大多数人都是这样。

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The latest patent describes proximity detection systems that can determine the distance between a finger and a display, along with its x and y coordinates above the interface.

不过这份最新的专利中所描述的临近检测技术则 可以感应出手指与触屏之间的间隔距离，并可以感应出尚未接触屏幕的手指在屏幕坐标上的投影坐标位置。

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The proximity distance (sensitivity) of each key Fob and Tag can be personalized.

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This is particularly interesting when you think about it in terms of how size makes it more difficult to collaborate within an organization because of distance and proximity.

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