单词 | close |
释义 | close1 of 5verb ˈklōz closed; closing transitive verb 1 a : to move so as to bar passage through something Close the gate. b : to block against entry or passage close a street c : to deny access to The city closed the beach. d : to suspend or stop the operations of close school —often used with down They closed down the factory. e : screen, exclude close a view 2 a : to bring to an end or period close an account closed his football career with an outstanding big bowl performance Investigators closed the case after concluding that his death was accidental. b : to terminate access to (a computer file or program) Remember to save the file before closing it. c : to conclude discussion or negotiation about The question is closed. also : to consummate (see consummate entry 2 sense 2) by performing something previously agreed close a transfer of real estate title 3 a : to bring or bind together the parts or edges of a closed book b : to reduce to nil closed the distance to the lead racer c : to fill up (something, such as an opening) close the cracks with plaster of paris d : to make complete by circling or enveloping or by making continuous close a circuit 4 archaic : enclose, contain intransitive verb 1 a : to contract, fold, swing, or slide so as to leave no opening The door closed quietly. b : to cease operation The factory closed down. The stores close at 9 p.m. 2 a : to come together : meet The jaws of the vise closed. b : to draw the free foot up to the supporting foot in dancing 3 : to come to an end or period The services closed with a short prayer. 4 : to enter into or complete an agreement close on a deal 5 : to reduce a gap closed to within two points 6 a : to draw near The ship was closing with the island. b : to engage in a struggle at close quarters : grapple close with the enemy closable adjective or closeable ˈklō-zə-bəl close 2 of 5adjective ˈklōs closer; closest 1 : being near in time, space, effect, or degree at close range close to my birthday close to the speed of sound 2 : intimate, familiar close friends 3 : strict, rigorous keep close watch 4 a : very precise and attentive to details a close reading a close study b : marked by fidelity to an original a close copy of an old master c : terse, compact … his exact, close, sober classical style …— 5 : decided or won by a narrow margin a close baseball game 6 a : very short or near to the surface a close haircut b : fitting tightly or exactly a close fit 7 : confined or carefully guarded close quarters close arrest 8 : having little space between items or units a close weave a close grain 9 : hot and stuffy a room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere 10 : difficult to obtain Money is close. 11 : not generous in giving or spending : tight … a close buyer and a good marketer.— 12 : having no openings : closed 13 : restricted to a privileged class a close scholarship 14 a : secluded, secret b : secretive She could tell us something if she would …. But she was as close as wax.— 15 a of a vowel : high sense 13 b : formed with the tongue in a higher position than for the other vowel of a pair Italian has a close and an open e. 16 of punctuation : characterized by liberal use especially of commas closely adverb closeness noun close 3 of 5adverb ˈklōs : in a close position or manner Don't drive so close to the car in front of you. Look close and tell me what you see. They sat close together on the bench. close 4 of 5noun (1) ˈklōz 1 a : a coming or bringing to a conclusion at the close of the party b : a conclusion or end in time or existence : cessation The decade drew to a close. c : the concluding passage (as of a speech or play) At the close of his speech, he thanked his supporters. 2 : the conclusion of a musical strain or period : cadence Following the close of the symphony, the audience rose and applauded. 3 : the movement of the free foot in dancing toward or into contact with the supporting foot 4 archaic : a hostile encounter close 5 of 5noun (2) ˈklōs U.S. also ˈklōz 1 a chiefly British : the precinct (see precinct sense 2a) of a cathedral b : an enclosed area 2 chiefly British a : a road closed at one end b : a narrow passage leading from a street to a court and the houses within or to the common stairway of tenements close 1 of 5 adjective1 as in tight having little space between items or parts the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in near not being distant in time, space, or significance my birthday is close to Christmas a shopping mall that is very close to the highway these words are close synonyms Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in narrow showing little difference in the standing of the competitors the election results were so close that the votes had to be recounted Synonyms & Similar Words
4 as in intimate closely acquainted a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends Synonyms & Similar Words
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5 as in silent given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life Synonyms & Similar Words
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6 as in careful giving or sharing as little as possible the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls Synonyms & Similar Words
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7 as in suffocating lacking fresh air a small room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere Synonyms & Similar Words
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8 as in accurate meeting the highest standard of accuracy a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies Synonyms & Similar Words
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close 2 of 5verb1 as in to shut to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening be sure to close the gate when you leave Synonyms & Similar Words
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2 as in to close out to stop the operations of the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in to end to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in to stop to come to an end the services closed with a short prayer Synonyms & Similar Words
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5 as in to near to come near or nearer the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field Synonyms & Similar Words
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close 3 of 5adverbas in in at, within, or to a short distance or time the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance Synonyms & Similar Words
close 4 of 5noun (1)as in courtyard an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) a garden in a close at the center of the complex Synonyms & Similar Words
close 5 of 5noun (2)1 as in ending the stopping of a process or activity at the close of the evening Synonyms & Similar Words
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2 as in closing the last part of a process or action managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close Synonyms & Similar Words
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