| 释义 |
- without the public being allowed to attend or know what is happening; in private与外界隔绝；秘密地；暗地里
- The meeting was held behind closed doors.会议秘密进行。
Which Word? close / shutclose / shutYou can close and shut doors, windows, your eyes, mouth, etc.- Shut can suggest more noise and is often found in phrases such as slammed shut, banged shut, snapped shut.
- Shut is also usually used for containers such as boxes, suitcases, etc.
- To talk about the time when shops, offices, etc. are not open, use close or shut:
- What time do the banks close/shut?银行什么时候关门？
- A strike has shut the factory.罢工使工厂停业。
You can also use closed or shut (North American English usually closed):- The store is closed/shut today.这家商店今天不营业。
Especially in North American English, shut can sound less polite. - Closed is used in front of a noun, but shut is not:
- We usually use closed about roads, airports, etc:
- The road is closed because of the snow.这条路因下雪而封闭。
- Close is also used in formal English to talk about ending a meeting or conversation.
See also closed | door |