proximity
n. (时间、空间、关系的)靠近,亲近
例句
He became aware of the proximity of the Afghans.
他开始意识到那些阿富汗人的接近。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
As proximity increases, so does understanding.
随着不断接近,理解也在增加。
Proximity refers to the physical distance between speakers.
接近性是指说话人之间的物理距离。