the end of something such as a period of time , event , or activity 末尾；结尾 | +of towards the close of the 18th century 临近18世纪末 |
| at the close of business/trading Shares were unchanged at 48p at the close of business today. 今天到收盘时，股价仍然保持在48便士不变。 |
| draw/come to a close The event occurred at the time when the Stone Age was drawing to a close. 事件发生在石器时代即将结束的时候。 |
| bring/draw/call sth to a close I will do anything to help bring this matter to a close. 我将尽力帮忙解决这件事。 |
| It’ s time to call this meeting to a close. 到了结束会议的时候了。 |