a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit
例句
用作名词 (n.)
Their house is in close proximity to ours. 他们的房子很接近我们的。
The sum is in close proximity to the amount of revenue. 总数接近岁入之值。
My proximity to your office adds flexibility. 我住的地方靠近贵公司，工作可以说是更加方便有利。
Marriages in proximity of blood are forbidden by the law. 法律规定禁止近亲结婚。
常见句型
用作名词 (n.)
Their house is in close proximity to ours. 他们的房子很接近我们的。
经典引文
The town's..proximity to the River Bogie.
出自： E. Saintsbury
Collins..and Constable continued to live in close proximity.
美
[prɑːk'sɪməti]
