/prɒkˈsɪməti ||; prɑkˈsɪmətɪ/noun [U] (formal 正式)proximity (of sb/sth) (to sb/sth) the state of being near to sb/sth in distance or time 接近；邻近: An advantage is the proximity of the new offices to the airport. 新办公室的一项优点是邻近机场。