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●close ˈranksif a group of people close ranks, they work closely together to defend themselves, especially when they are being criticized （尤指受到批评时）抱团，携手合作◆It's not unusual for the police to close ranks when one of their officers is being investigated. 在一位警员受到调查时，警察抱团的事并不罕见。if soldiers close ranks, they move closer together in order to defend themselves （士兵）成密集队形，相互靠拢 See also close |