to space out
[phrase form: space]
01
走神, 发呆
to mentally disconnect and lose awareness of one's surroundings
Informal
例子
While watching the mesmerizing sunset, he started to space out and lose track of time.
在观看迷人的日落时，他开始走神，忘记了时间的流逝。
The monotonous lecture caused some students to space out, their minds wandering elsewhere.
单调的讲座让一些学生走神了，他们的思绪飘到了别处。
02
间隔开, 分布
to arrange things or events with enough space between them
例子
He decided to space the shelves out, creating a visually appealing arrangement in the bookstore.
他决定间隔开书架，在书店中创造出一种视觉上吸引人的排列。
The city planner aimed to space the buildings out, creating a balanced urban environment.
城市规划者旨在间隔开建筑物，创造一个平衡的城市环境。
