382　in the distance和at a distance

① in the distance表示“在远处”，相当于far away，强调距离远。

They can see the village in the distance. 他们能看到远处的村庄。

There are some pine trees in the distance. 远处有一些松树。

② at a distance表示“离开适当距离，隔适当距离”，相当于not too near。

The picture is beautiful at a distance. 这幅画离远点看很美。

The pagoda looks grand at a distance. 从稍远处看，那座塔非常雄伟。