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proximate

/ˈprɑːksəmət/ American
  • adj. 最近的, 直接的
Definition
  • adj. nearest or most immediate, especially in cause or time
Example
The proximate cause of the accident was the driver's sudden distraction.
这起事故的直接原因是司机突然分心。