| 单词 | close |
| 释义 | close close /kləʊs/ aep /kloʊs/ noun [C] UK (ROAD) ► F0 a road, usually with private houses, which vehicles can only enter from one end: » He lives at 83 Barker Close.Thesaurus+: ↑Urban and residential streets close /kləʊz/ aep /kloʊz/ noun [S] (END) ► F0 the end of something, or the time when you end it: » I tried to bring the conversation to a close.» "Let's draw this meeting to a close, gentlemen," said the chairman.Thesaurus+: ↑Ends and endingsWord Builder:–Nouns: close, closure–Adjectives: closed, closing–Verbs: close close /kləʊs/ aep /kloʊs/ adjective (CAREFUL) ► C2 looking at or listening to someone or something very carefully: » Police are paying close attention to the situation.» Take a closer look at this photograph. close /kləʊs/ aep /kloʊs/ adjective (LACKING AIR) ► F0 describes weather or air conditions in which it is difficult to breathe and it is uncomfortably warm: » Can I open the window? It's very close in here.Thesaurus+: ↑Hot and heat , ↑Sultriness and humidity close /kləʊs/ aep /kloʊs/ adjective (RELATIONSHIP) B1 having direct family connections or shared beliefs, support, and sympathy: » There weren't many people at the funeral - just close family/relatives.» They're a worrying political party because of their close links/ties with terrorist groups.» In those early months, there's a very close bond between mother and child.» a close communityThesaurus+: ↑Family relations in generalThesaurus+: ↑Relationships in generalA2 describes people who know each other very well and like each other a lot, or who see and talk to each other a lot: » Mira is one of my closest friends.» Her relationship isn't good with her father, but she's very close to her mother.» My brother and I have become much closer over the years.Thesaurus+: ↑Friendly• • • Extra Examples:» Did you form any close friendships while you were at college?» Historically , there have always been close links between France and Scotland.» All her close relatives came to the wedding.» She is one of the president's closest advisers.» We haven't always been close, but she was there for me when I needed her. close /kləʊs/ aep /kloʊs/ adjective (SECRETIVE) ► F0 unwilling to talk about things to other people: » He's so close about his past - it seems like he's hiding something.Thesaurus+: ↑Secrecy and privacy close /kləʊs/ aep /kloʊs/ adjective, adverb (NEAR) A1 not far in position or time: » Don't get too close to that dog, Rosie.» I hate people standing too close to me.» As Christmas gets closer, the shops get more and more crowded.» Emma looked close to tears (= almost going to cry).Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happenclose byF0 near: » Shall we call in on Miranda? You know she lives quite close by.Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happenWord Builder:–Nouns: closeness–Adjectives: close–Adverbs: close, closely• • • Extra Examples:» Walking along the darkened street, he heard footsteps close behind him.» Bodyguards surrounded the singer so that photographers couldn't get close.» We live close to the railway line.» Although close to tears, she tried to make her voice sound casual.» He told her to stay close and not to wander off again. close /kləʊs/ aep /kloʊs/ adjective, adverb (SIMILAR) C1 having only a small difference: » The election results were so close they had to vote again.» He came second in the race, but it was very close.» The youngest boys are so close in age they look like twins.» Both children bear a very close resemblance to their father.Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualitiesclose on/toF0 almost: » I think there are close on three million unemployed at present.Thesaurus+: ↑Almost , ↑Merely and barely• • • Extra Examples:» There are several close affinities between the two paintings.» He won the race, but it was very close.» Eventually we chose Mary for the job, but it was a close decision.» The children are very close in their musical ability.» All three of us are close in age. close /kləʊz/ aep /kloʊz/ verb (END) ↑Verb Endings for close C2 [I or T] to (cause something to) end: » The play closed with the tragic death of both hero and heroine.» She closed the meeting with a short speech.» The pound closed at (= was worth) $1.47 at the end of the day's trading.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endB2 [I or T] to (cause a business, organization, or business arrangement to) stop operating: » I closed that bank account when I came to London.» The factory closed over ten years ago.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endclose a dealF0 to make a successful business arrangement with someone: » We closed a deal with a major supermarket.Thesaurus+: ↑Decisions and deciding• • • Extra Examples:» She spoke against the decision to close the college.» The local council has decreed that the hospital should close.» We had to close our London office - with the rent so high it just wasn't economic.» Sales have fallen badly this year, to the extent that we will have to close some of our shops.» The government has come under fire for its decision to close the mines. close /kləʊz/ aep /kloʊz/ verb (NOT OPEN) ↑Verb Endings for close A1 [I or T] to (cause something to) change from being open to not being open: » Could you close the door/window please?» Close your eyes - I've got a surprise for you.Thesaurus+: ↑Closing and blockingA2 [I] When a shop, restaurant, or public place closes, people cannot go into it: » The banks had closed (to customers) so I couldn't get any money out.» The museum closes at 5.30.» We can't get a drink! It's after (pub) closing time.Thesaurus+: ↑Closing and blockingWord Builder:–Nouns: close, closure–Adjectives: closed, closing–Verbs: close• • • Extra Examples:» The council decided to close the library and now the building stands empty.» Is it all right if I close the window?» All 2,500 employees went on strike in protest at the decision to close the factory.» Unless we find some new funding soon, the youth centre will have to close.» The flowers open (out) in the morning but close again in the afternoon. |
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