英语词汇“close”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

closeverb

uk/kləʊz/us/kloʊz/

close verb (NOT OPEN)

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.

A2 [ 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 closing time.

More 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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Closing and blocking

barricade
batten
batten down the hatches idiom
block sth off
block sth up
cork
dam
dam sth up
ensconce
ensconced
gum
gum sth up
jam
seal
shut (sth) off
shut sb/sth out
shutter
silt (sth) up
snap
the darkest hour is just before the dawn idiom

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close verb (END)

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.

B2 [ 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.

close a deal

to make a successful business arrangement with someone:

We closed a deal with a major supermarket.

More 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.

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Causing something to end

abandon
all good things (must) come to an end idiom
and have done with it idiom
be over the hump idiom
bitter
draw
knock off (sth)
lay
lay sth to rest idiom
lay the ghost of sth (to rest) idiom
leave it at that idiom
leave off (sth/doing sth)
lid
lift
raise
suppression
the curtain falls on sth idiom
to the bitter end idiom
top sth off
walk

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Decisions and deciding

close 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 community

A2 People who are close 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.

More 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.

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Family: relations in general

aunt
auntie
baby daddy
be sb's own flesh and blood idiom
birth mother
fatherhood
filial
first cousin
fraternal
fraternal twin
long-lost
loved one
maiden aunt
maternal
matriarch
sisterhood
son
uncle
working mother/father/parent
your nearest and dearest idiom

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Relationships: general words

Friendly

close 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.

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Paying attention and being careful

attention
attention span
be good, and if you can't be good, be careful idiom
be on (your) guard idiom
cautious
centre
eye
focus
handle/treat sb with kid gloves idiom
hang
hang on/upon sth
have a care idiom
have/keep your ear to the ground idiom
middle
take note of sth idiom
the/a glare of sth idiom
tread carefully/gently/lightly idiom
walk
walk on eggs/eggshells idiom
zoom

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close adjective (SECRETIVE)

unwilling to talk about things to other people:

He's so close about his past - it seems like he's hiding something.

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Secrecy and privacy

anonymity
anonymize
anonymous
backroom
backstage
counsel
dissimulate
dissimulation
entre nous
executive privilege
furtive
lip
private
privately
privileged
sanctum
scent
secrecy
skeleton
sweep

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close adjective (LACKING AIR)

used to describe 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.

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Hot & heat

beat
boil
boiling
burn
burning
closeness
fug
heat
heating
heatwave
overheat
red-hot
roasting
sizzling
steaming
stifling
stuffy
sweltering
thermo-
torrid

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closeadjective, adverb

uk/kləʊs/us/kloʊs/

close 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).

close by

near:

Shall we call in on Miranda? You know she lives quite close by.

More 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.

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Closeness in distance and time

a few/couple of steps idiom
a hair's breadth idiom
a stone's throw idiom
ace
anywhere
anywhere near idiom
eyeball to eyeball idiom
face-to-face
float
float around
hand to hand idiom
hard by
propinquity
proximity
roof
round the corner idiom
shadow
shout
step
towards

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close 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.

close on/to

almost:

I think there are close on three million unemployed at present.

More 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.

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Similar and the same

a level playing field idiom
affinity
akin
alike
allied
approach
clock
constant
equal
every inch idiom
firm
homogeneous
homogenous
identical
inch
resemblance
Rome
same
same difference idiom
same old same old idiom

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Almost

Idiom(s)

close, but no cigar

at close quarters/range

be close to the bone

be too close for comfort

come close to blows

that was close!

单词	close
释义	Contents verb (2) close (NOT OPEN) close (END) noun (2) close (END) close (ROAD) adjective (4) close (RELATIONSHIP) close (CAREFUL) close (SECRETIVE) close (LACKING AIR) adjective, adverb (2) close (NEAR) close (SIMILAR) Contents adjective (1) close (NEAR) adjective (4) close (CONNECTED) close (SIMILAR) close (CAREFUL) close (WARM) verb (3) close (MAKE NOT OPEN) close (END/STOP) close (COMPLETE) more…(2) close closing Contents verb (8) close (1) close (2) close (3) close (4) close (5) close (6) close (7) close (8) noun (3) close (1) close (2) close (3) English American Business closeverb uk/kləʊz/us/kloʊz/ close verb (NOT OPEN) 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. A2 [ 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 closing time. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Closing and blocking barricade batten batten down the hatches idiom *block sth* off block sth up cork dam dam sth up ensconce ensconced gum gum sth up jam seal shut (sth) off shut sb/sth out shutter silt (sth) up snap the darkest hour is just before the dawn idiom See more results » close verb (END) 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. B2 [ 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. close a deal to make a successful business arrangement with someone: We closed a deal with a major supermarket. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Causing something to end abandon all good things (must) come to an end idiom and have done with it idiom be over the hump idiom bitter draw knock off (sth) lay lay sth to rest idiom lay the ghost of sth (to rest) idiom leave it at that idiom leave off (sth/doing sth) lid lift raise suppression** the curtain falls on sth idiom to the bitter end idiom *top sth* off walk See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Decisions and deciding Idiom(s) close your eyes to sth close ranks close up shop Phrasal verb(s) close (sth) down close in close sth off closenoun uk/kləʊs//kləʊz/us/kloʊs//kloʊz/ close noun (END) uk/kləʊz/us/kloʊz/[ S ] 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: synonyms and related words Ends and endings accomplishment break break up cessation coda completion conclusion culminate death demise denouement end ending endpoint expiry fag finalize finish it'll (all) end in tears idiom the tail end See more results » close noun (ROAD) uk/kləʊs/us/kloʊs/[ C ] UK a road, usually with private houses, that vehicles can only enter from one end: He lives at 83 Barker Close. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Roads: urban & residential streets access road artery Ave avenue backstreets Blvd driveway lane lollipop man/lady main drag main street mews parade parkway plaza row 1 seafront square the whole street idiom woonerf See more results » closeadjective uk/kləʊs/us/kloʊs/ close 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 community A2 People who are close 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. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Family: relations in general aunt auntie baby daddy be sb's own flesh and blood idiom birth mother fatherhood filial first cousin fraternal fraternal twin long-lost loved one maiden aunt maternal matriarch sisterhood son uncle working mother/father/parent** your nearest and dearest idiom See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Relationships: general words Friendly close 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Paying attention and being careful attention attention span be good, and if you can't be good, be careful idiom *be on (your) guard* idiom cautious centre eye focus handle/treat sb with kid gloves idiom hang hang on/upon sth have a care idiom *have/keep your* ear to the ground idiom middle** take note of sth idiom the/a glare of sth idiom tread carefully/gently/lightly idiom walk walk on eggs/eggshells idiom zoom See more results » close adjective (SECRETIVE) unwilling to talk about things to other people: He's so close about his past - it seems like he's hiding something. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Secrecy and privacy anonymity anonymize anonymous backroom backstage counsel dissimulate dissimulation entre nous executive privilege furtive lip private privately privileged sanctum scent secrecy skeleton sweep See more results » close adjective (LACKING AIR) used to describe 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: synonyms and related words Hot & heat beat boil boiling burn burning closeness fug heat heating heatwave overheat red-hot roasting sizzling steaming stifling stuffy sweltering thermo- torrid See more results » closeadjective, adverb uk/kləʊs/us/kloʊs/ close 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). close by near: Shall we call in on Miranda? You know she lives quite close by. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Closeness in distance and time a few/couple of steps idiom a hair's breadth idiom a stone's throw idiom ace anywhere anywhere near idiom eyeball to eyeball idiom face-to-face float float around hand to hand idiom hard by propinquity proximity roof round the corner idiom shadow shout step towards See more results » close 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. close on/to almost: I think there are close on three million unemployed at present. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Similar and the same a level playing field idiom affinity akin alike allied approach clock constant equal every inch idiom firm homogeneous homogenous identical inch resemblance Rome same same difference idiom same old same old idiom See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Almost Idiom(s) close, but no cigar at close quarters/range be close to the bone be too close for comfort come close to blows that was close! closeadjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] us/kloʊs/ close adjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] (NEAR) near in position, time, or condition: The store was close by, so they decided to walk. It’s close to 7 o’clock – we’d better leave now. The child moved closer to his mother. She was very close to death for awhile. Idiom(s) close call closeadjective us/kloʊs/ close adjective (CONNECTED) [ -er/-est only ] connected or involved in strong relationship with someone: Charmaine is my closest friend. Joyce and I used to be close, but now we seldom see each other. close adjective (SIMILAR) [ -er/-est only ] similar; of the same type: Your computer is pretty close to the one I have. [ -er/-est only ] If a game or competition is close, both sides have almost the same score. close adjective (CAREFUL) [ -er/-est only ] giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details: I wasn’t the one driving, so I wasn’t paying close attention to the route we took. close adjective (WARM) [ not gradable ] very warm, with no movement of air: It was uncomfortably close in the gym. closeverb [ I/T ] us/kloʊz/ close verb [ I/T ] (MAKE NOT OPEN) to change from being open to not being open, or to cause this to happen: [ T ] Come in and close the door. [ T ] Because of an accident, police closed (= blocked) two lanes of the expressway. [ T ] Grace closed her eyes to think. close verb [ I/T ] (END/STOP) to end or stop operating, or to cause this to happen: [ T ] Authorities closed the aging nuclear plant. [ I ] After a run of three months, the show closes on Saturday. (esp. of a business) To close is also to temporarily stop being available to customers: [ I ] The store closes at 9 tonight. close verb [ I/T ] (COMPLETE) to make a financial or business arrangement complete: [ T ] The manufacturer is closing a deal to sell its boating division. close noun [ C usually sing ] us/kloʊz/ The ski season has come to a close. closing noun [ C ] us/ˈkloʊ·zɪŋ/ The closing for the house was set for April. Phrasal verb(s) close down (something) close in close off something close out something closeverb uk/kləʊz/us [ I or T ] if a shop, restaurant, or public place closes or someone closes it, it stops being open for business at the end of the day, week, etc.: The store closes at 5.30. close (sth) to sb The banks had closed to customers so I couldn't pay the money in. We usually close the bar around midnight. [ I or T ] if a business closes or is closed, it stops operating permanently: The factory closed with the loss of 250 jobs. The organization will be forced to let staff go and close many of its offices. [ I ] FINANCE, STOCK MARKET if a market, currency, share, etc. closes, it stops trading or being traded at the end of the working day: The company released its statement after the market closed on Friday. close up/down The Dow Jones closed up 94.90 at 10,623.60. close at sth The pound closed at $1.47, down from $1.49 yesterday. [ I or T ] to finish, or to make something end: At 11.45 the Chair closed the meeting. close (sth) with sth She closed with a few remarks about the future. [ I or T often passive ] if something closes or is closed, there is no longer an opportunity to become involved because a particular date has been reached: Applications for the post close on Wednesday 14 September. Booking for the course is now closed. [ I or T ] IT if a computer program or a window on a computer screen closes, or if you close it, it stops operating because you tell it to: Click on the 'X' to close the window and exit the application. This file won't close. [ T ] BANKING to remove all the money from a bank account and stop using it permanently: I closed that account when I moved to the UK. close a deal to complete a successful business arrangement with someone: The company plans to sell its generic drug unit and expects to close the deal in late March. Phrasal verb(s) close (sth) down closenoun [ C, usually singular ] uk/kləʊz/us the end of something: bring/draw sth to a close I tried to bring the meeting to a close. at the close of sth At the close of the financial year, the balance amounted to $418 million. FINANCE, STOCK MARKET the end of a day's trading on a market: the close of business/trading His exit was announced after the close of trading. at the close The IT services specialist was down 7.25p to 196.5p at the close. (the) close of play FINANCE, STOCK MARKET the end of a working day or of a day's trading: The bank said that a check paid in on Monday cannot be bounced after close of play on Thursday. at/by (the) close of play The share price had almost doubled to 95.5p at close of play on Friday.
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closeverb

close verb (NOT OPEN)

close verb (END)

Idiom(s)

Phrasal verb(s)

closenoun

close noun (END)

close noun (ROAD)

closeadjective

close adjective (RELATIONSHIP)

close adjective (CAREFUL)

close adjective (SECRETIVE)

close adjective (LACKING AIR)

closeadjective, adverb

close adjective, adverb (NEAR)

close adjective, adverb (SIMILAR)

Idiom(s)

closeadjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ]

close adjective, adverb [ -er/-est only ] (NEAR)

Idiom(s)

closeadjective

close adjective (CONNECTED)

close adjective (SIMILAR)

close adjective (CAREFUL)

close adjective (WARM)

closeverb [ I/T ]

close verb [ I/T ] (MAKE NOT OPEN)

close verb [ I/T ] (END/STOP)

close verb [ I/T ] (COMPLETE)

Phrasal verb(s)

closeverb

Phrasal verb(s)

closenoun [ C, usually singular ]