social distancing

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08:06 Feb 14, 2021
English to Japanese translations [PRO]
COVID-19 - Medical - Medical (general)
Additional field(s): Medical (general), Journalism
English term or phrase: social distancing
Definition from Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
The practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection.

Example sentence(s):
  • How people across the globe are discussing social distancing Forward
  • Within the last two weeks, the world watched as Hong Kong eased its strict containment policies and saw a swift resurgence in the number of new cases within the country, CNN reported. The U.S. could face a similar situation if Americans don't adhere to social distancing measures for an adequate amount of time, Alessa said. Live Science
  • The only real question is whether we have an adequate handle on exactly where the line is between extreme social distancing and allowing business to continue as normal. Vox
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3社会的距離の確保
Kayoko Kimura


  

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社会的距離の確保


Definition from 日本心理学会:
他者と接触する際に安全な距離をとり、学校、教会、コンサートホール、公共交通機関など人が集まる場所を避けること。

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Kayoko Kimura
United States
Local time: 08:35
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