remotes
remotes — 形容詞
- remotespositive
- more remotescomparative
- most remotessuperlative
1. far away from where you or the speaker are, so that you can only just see it fro
遙遠的
距離上很遠的
far away from where you or the speaker are, so that you can only just see it from your position or it takes a long time to travel there
From the hillside, Bao saw a remote village on the far side of the valley.
Bao 從山坡上可以看到山谷另一側一個遙遠的村莊。
from + [viewpoint] + remote + noun — observer perspective
The research station sits in a remote stretch of desert visible only from the air.
這個研究站位於沙漠中一個遙遠的地區，只能從空中看見。
remote + stretch + visible from — observer perspective
Zola used binoculars to watch a remote island on the horizon.
Zola 用望遠鏡觀看地平線上一個遙遠的島嶼。
From the cliff edge, Quinn watched a remote stretch of coastline to the north.
Quinn 從懸崖邊緣向北望去，看到一段遙遠的海岸線。
Quinn walked to a remote corner of the library in search of total silence.
Quinn 走到圖書館一個遙遠的角落，尋找完全安靜的地方。
文法句型
remote + noun
be + remote
用法筆記
Almost always describes what someone can see or observe from their current position — the focus is on how far away something looks or feels from the observer. The noun after remote is usually something visible from a viewpoint: island, corner, ridge, horizon.
常見錯誤
2. describing a place that is far from any town or city, where few people live and
偏遠的
遠離城鎮而難以抵達的
describing a place that is far from any town or city, where few people live and there is little modern infrastructure or easy access
Tariq drove for six hours to reach his family's remote farm in the northern hills.
Tariq 開了六個小時的車，才到達他家位於北部山區的偏遠農場。
remote + farm / village / house
The remote village had no electricity or running water for its two hundred residents.
這個偏遠村莊沒有電也沒有自來水，全村只有兩百名居民。
Tourists rarely visit this remote part of the country because the roads are so rough.
觀光客很少到這個國家的偏遠地區，因為道路非常崎嶇。
The family lived in a remote area where the nearest neighbour lived ten kilometres away.
這家人住在偏遠地帶，最近的鄰居也在十公里之外。
- isolated
strongly emphasises being cut off or separated from others
- secluded
suggests privacy and being away from people, often by choice
- inaccessible
focuses on difficulty of reaching the place
- central
located in or near the centre of a town or city
- accessible
easy to reach or enter
文法句型
remote + noun
be + remote
3. describing a computer, network, or system that can be accessed or controlled fro
遠端的
透過網路從異地存取的
describing a computer, network, or system that can be accessed or controlled from a different location through a data connection
Employees can access the company database from a remote computer while travelling.
員工出差時可以透過遠端電腦存取公司資料庫。
remote computer
Wei installed software that lets him control his office computer from a remote location.
Wei 安裝了一套軟體，讓他能夠從遠端操控辦公室的電腦。
The IT team solved the problem by connecting to Gita's laptop through a remote network.
IT 團隊透過遠端網路連接到 Gita 的筆記型電腦，解決了問題。
Many universities now give students remote access to their digital libraries from home.
許多大學讓學生在家中就能遠端使用學校的數位圖書館。
- local
on the same machine or in the same physical location
文法句型
remote + noun (computer, server, access, connection)
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used attributively — that is, it appears directly before a noun such as 'access', 'connection', 'server', or 'desktop'.
4. describing work, study, or other activities that are done from a different place
遠距的
透過科技在異地進行的
describing work, study, or other activities that are done from a different place than usual, especially using technology such as the internet
After the pandemic, more people began doing remote work from their homes.
疫情過後，越來越多人開始在家進行遠距工作。
remote work
Jiwoo attended a remote training session through an online video call.
Jiwoo 透過線上視訊參加了一場遠距培訓課程。
remote training session
The hospital offers remote medical consultations for patients in rural areas.
這家醫院為偏遠地區的病患提供遠距醫療諮詢服務。
Students can take remote classes and submit assignments without ever visiting the campus.
學生可以修讀遠距課程並透過網路繳交作業，完全不需要到校。
文法句型
remote + noun (work, learning, meeting, consultation)
用法筆記
Commonly combined with nouns for activities that traditionally happened in a fixed location — work, learning, teaching, healthcare, meetings.
5. far in the past or future, so that it feels very separate from the present momen
久遠的
時間上相隔很遠的
far in the past or future, so that it feels very separate from the present moment
Archaeologists study tools and pottery from a remote period of human history.
考古學家研究人類久遠歷史時期所使用的工具和陶器。
remote + time period nouns
In the remote future, humans may build cities on other planets.
在久遠的未來，人類或許能在其他星球上建立城市。
remote future
The legend describes events from a remote age before any written records existed.
這個傳說描述的是文字出現之前久遠時代所發生的事。
Emily often thought about the remote past and how different daily life must have been.
Emily 經常思考遙遠的過去，想像當時的日常生活會是什麼樣子。
文法句型
remote + noun (past, future, age, period)
用法筆記
Only used with time-span nouns like past, future, age, era, period. Does not describe specific clock times or dates.
常見錯誤
6. not directly connected or relevant to the subject or situation being discussed
無關的
與某事物不直接相關的
not directly connected or relevant to the subject or situation being discussed
The lawyer argued that the witness's statement was remote from the facts of the case.
律師主張證人的陳述與案件事實無關。
remote from + noun
Antonia's question about parking fees seemed remote from the main topic of the meeting.
Antonia 關於停車費的問題似乎與會議的主要議題毫無關係。
The connection between the two events was so remote that nobody noticed it at first.
這兩件事之間的關聯性非常薄弱，一開始沒有人注意到。
Jin's comment about the weather felt completely remote from the serious discussion.
Jin 提到天氣的評論，感覺與嚴肅的話題完全無關。
- unrelated
more direct and common; the most straightforward synonym
- irrelevant
stronger — suggests the thing does not matter at all
- distinct
neutral; emphasises difference rather than lack of connection
- relevant
directly connected to the matter at hand
- closely related
having a strong or direct link
文法句型
be + remote + from + noun
用法筆記
Often used in legal or academic contexts. The preposition from introduces the thing something is not connected to.
常見錯誤
7. very small in degree, especially when describing how likely something is to happ
微小的
可能性或程度很小的
very small in degree, especially when describing how likely something is to happen
Maja had only a remote chance of winning the race, but she tried her hardest.
Maja 贏得比賽的機會很渺茫，但她還是盡了全力。
remote chance of
There is a remote possibility that the flight will be cancelled due to the storm.
由於暴風雨，航班有可能被取消，但可能性很小。
remote possibility
The doctor said there was a remote risk of complications after the surgery.
醫生說手術後出現併發症的風險很低。
Eli held onto a remote hope that his lost wallet would still be returned.
Eli 抱著一絲微小的希望，期待遺失的錢包能被歸還。
文法句型
remote + noun (chance, possibility, risk, hope)
用法筆記
Almost always appears before chance, possibility, risk, or hope. It weakens the noun — a remote chance is a very small chance.
常見錯誤
8. behaving in a way that shows you do not want to be friendly or to get involved w
冷漠的
態度不友善或不願與人互動的
behaving in a way that shows you do not want to be friendly or to get involved with other people
The new manager seemed remote and unfriendly during his first week at the office.
新主管在辦公室的第一週顯得冷漠而不友善。
be + remote — describing a person's manner
Tariq's remote manner made it hard for his classmates to start a conversation with him.
Tariq 冷漠的態度讓同學很難主動與他交談。
remote manner
Zola remained remote and silent throughout the dinner party, speaking to almost nobody.
Zola 整場晚宴都面無表情、保持沉默，幾乎不跟任何人說話。
The cat sat on the windowsill with a remote expression, ignoring everyone in the room.
那隻貓坐在窗臺上，表情冷漠，不理會房間裡的任何人。
文法句型
remote + noun (manner, expression, way)
be + remote
用法筆記
Describes a person's social behaviour or attitude, not their physical location. Often paired with manner, expression, or way.
常見錯誤
❌ 'He lived in a remote house and was a remote person.' — This mixes two different senses of remote. Use 'remote' for the house but a different word ('distant' or 'aloof') for the person's manner.
remotes — 名詞
- remotessingular
- remotesesplural
1. a small electronic device that you hold in your hand and use to operate a televi
遙控器
遠距離操控設備的手持裝置
a small electronic device that you hold in your hand and use to operate a television, stereo, or other equipment from across the room
Bao picked up the remote and turned down the volume on the television.
Bao 拿起遙控器，把電視的音量調低。
pick up the remote
Gita pressed the power button on the remote, but the air conditioner did not respond.
Gita 按了遙控器上的電源按鈕，但冷氣沒有反應。
press the [button] on the remote
Quinn searched the sofa cushions for the missing remote control.
Quinn 在沙發墊子之間尋找不見的遙控器。
The remote for the stereo uses two small batteries that need replacing every few months.
音響的遙控器使用兩顆小電池，每隔幾個月就需要更換。
- remote control
the full form; slightly more formal
- clicker
informal, especially in American English
文法句型
the + remote
remote + of + noun
用法筆記
Often shortened from 'remote control' to just 'remote' in everyday speech. Both forms are common.