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单词 close shave
释义

close shave

noun

ˈklōs- How to pronounce close shave (audio)
ˈklōsh-
: a narrow escape

Synonyms

  • close call
  • near miss
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Example Sentences

I've had a few close shaves in my lifetime, but this one was the scariest. the passengers in the jeep had a close shave when a mine exploded just a few yards away
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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

close shave

noun

as in narrow escape
a barely successful escape from something undesirable the passengers in the jeep had a close shave when a mine exploded just a few yards away

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • narrow escape
  • close call
  • near miss
  • near escape
  • hairbreadth escape
  • squeaker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • misfire
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