| 单词 | near |
| 释义 | near —near /nɪər/ aep /nɪr/ adjective [before noun] B1 not far away in distance, time, characteristics, or quality: » Where's the nearest post office?» My pocket knife is the nearest thing (= the most similar thing) to a weapon that I have.» I couldn't get any cream cheese so I bought the nearest equivalent (= the most similar thing) that I could find.Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happenF0 UK Your near relatives are people who are closely related to you, such as your parents, brothers, or sisters. Thesaurus+: ↑Family relations in generalin the near futureB2 at a time that is not far away: » All our computer equipment will be replaced in the near future.Thesaurus+: ↑In the future and soonnearness /-nəs/ noun [U]► F0» I bought my house because of its nearness to the office where I work.Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happen • • • Extra Examples:» This curtain ring is the nearest thing I have to a wedding ring.» We only invited our near relations to the wedding.» I directed her to the nearest library.» The nearest shop is five miles away.» What's the nearest equivalent to silk?adverb preposition A1 not far away in distance: » Is there a train station near here?» I'd like to sit near a window, please.» Don't come too near me - you might catch my cold.» The hotel is near the airport.» Which bus stop is nearest (to) your house?» I was standing just near enough to hear what they were saying.Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happenB2 not far away in time: » As the date of his operation drew near, he became more and more anxious.» Her birthday was getting nearer and I still hadn't bought her a present.» UK We can decide which route to take nearer the time.Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happenC2 almost in a particular state, or condition: » The runners looked near exhaustion.» I was near (to) tears (= almost cried) at one point during the film.Thesaurus+: ↑Almost , ↑Merely and barelynowhere nearC1 not close in distance, time, amount, or quality: » The house was nowhere near the sea.» It's nowhere near time for us to leave yet.» I'm nowhere near finishing the book - I'm only half-way through it.» He's nowhere near as tall as his sister.Thesaurus+: ↑Distant in space and timenear enough INFORMALF0 almost: » They're the same age or near enough.Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happenThesaurus+: ↑Almost , ↑Merely and barely• • • Extra Examples:» Several small streams feed into the river near here.» If we sit near the front of the bus, we'll have a better view.» The car was parked near a small group of trees.» Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days.» He stood near the front to get a better view.verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for near ► F0 to get close to something in distance, time, or state: » I'm pleased to say the project is nearing completion.» As the wedding day neared, I started to have second thoughts about getting married.» The captain switched on the seat belt sign as we neared the airport.Thesaurus+: ↑Closeness in distance and time , ↑About to happen |
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