keep at arm's length

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

他動詞 比喩的用法

(transitive) Keep at a distance, away from one's body. / (transitive, figuratively) Avoid direct confrontation or struggle. / (transitive, figuratively) Avoid a close relationship.

日本語の意味

距離を置く、近づけない / （比喩的に）直接的な対立や衝突を避ける / （比喩的に）親密な関係を回避する

英語の意味

(transitive) Keep at a distance, away from one's body. / (transitive, figuratively) Avoid direct confrontation or struggle. / (transitive, figuratively) Avoid a close relationship.

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I tried to keep at arm's length anyone who tried to ask about my private life.

私生活について尋ねようとする人は誰であれ、距離を置くようにした。

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意味（1）

(transitive) Keep at a distance, away from one's body.

意味（2）

(transitive, figuratively) Avoid direct confrontation or struggle.

Ramsey's goal secured the points, but the win came on the back of a measured performance that saw Arsenal keep Dortmund at arm's length for long periods and score with a classic counter-attack.

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意味（3）

(transitive, figuratively) Avoid a close relationship.

She's been keeping me at arm's length all the time. She doesn't want to get involved.

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