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closes; closed; closing closes; closed; closing Learner's definition of CLOSE ◊ The opposite of close is open in every sense except senses 3b and 9.除义项3b和9以外，close的各义项的反义词都是open。 1 : to move (a door, window, etc.) so that things cannot pass through an opening : shut关闭（门、窗等） [+ object] -
Please close the door.请把门关上。 -
We had better close the windows; it looks like it's going to rain.我们最好关上窗户，看起来要下雨了。 -
I forgot to close the gate.我忘记关大门了。 -
She was having trouble closing the drawer.她关不上抽屉了。 -
Close the lid on the box tightly.把盒盖扣紧。 [no object] 2 [+ object] : to cover the opening of (something) : shut盖住，合上（开口） 3 a : to bring together the parts or edges of (something open)使合拢；使闭合 [+ object] -
Please close your books and put them under your desks.请把书合上，放到书桌里。 -
Close your mouth.闭嘴。 -
Close your eyes and go to sleep.闭上眼，睡觉。 -
I closed my fists and got ready to fight.我握紧拳头，准备打架。 -
close an umbrella合上伞 [no object] -
This suitcase just won't close!这行李箱就是关不上！ -
Her eyes closed, and she drifted off to sleep.她闭上眼，迷迷糊糊地睡了过去。 -
My throat closed and I felt like I couldn't breathe.我喉咙发紧，感觉有些喘不过气来。 b : to bring together the edges of (a wound) so that it can heal使（伤口）闭合 [+ object] [no object] 4 : to not allow (a road, park, etc.) to be used for a period of time关闭，封锁（公路、公园等） [+ object] [no object] 5 a : to stop the services or activities of (a business, school, etc.) for a period of time暂停营业；停止活动 [+ object] [no object] -
The store closes for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.下午1点至2点钟为午餐时间，商店停业。 -
The airport closed for two hours yesterday due to icy conditions.昨天机场因结冰关闭了两小时。 -
The bank closes at noon on Saturdays.银行周六中午停业。 -
What time does the library close?图书馆什么时间闭馆？ b : to stop the services or activities of (a business, school, etc.) permanently（永久）停业，停止活动 [+ object] [no object] 6 : to end (something)结束；终止 [+ object] -
The minister closed [=concluded] the services with a short prayer.牧师在简短的祷告后宣布宗教仪式结束。 -
She closed the meeting by thanking everyone for their help.会议最后，她对大家给予的帮助表示了感谢。 -
Investigators closed the case after concluding that his death was an accident.调查人员在得出他的死因是一次意外事故后结案了。 [no object] 7 [+ object] : to stop keeping money in (an account at a bank)结清，注销（账户） 8 [+ object] : to end the use of (a file, document, or program) on a computer关闭（计算机上的文件、文档或程序） 9 [+ object] : to formally accept (an agreement)达成（协议） — see also close on (below) 10 [no object] : to reach a specified price or level at the end of the day（股票等）以…价格收盘 11 : to reduce the amount of distance or difference between two things, people, or groups拉近（距离）；缩小（差距） [+ object] -
The challenger has closed [=narrowed] the champion's lead to within two points.挑战者将自己与冠军之间的差距缩小到了两分。 -
closing the distance to the lead runner缩短与领跑者之间的距离 -
These changes will help close the gap between the richest and the poorest countries.这些变化将有助于缩小最贫穷和最富裕国家之间的差距。 [no object] close down [phrasal verb] 1 a : to permanently stop operating : close（永久地）关闭；倒闭 b British : to stop broadcasting from a radio or television station for the day（电台或电视台当日节目）结束播音，结束播放 2 close down (something) or close (something) down : to permanently stop the services or activities of (a business, school, etc.)（永久地）停止营业，停止活动 — see also closedown close in [phrasal verb] : to come or move nearer or closer靠近；逼近 -
The storm is closing in [=approaching] fast.暴风雨正在快速逼近。 -
Enemy troops are closing in all around us!敌军正在对我方形成包围！ -
The lions closed in for the kill.狮群靠近了猎物。 -
I felt that the world was closing in around me.我觉得周围的世界在越变越小。 -
The air became colder as night/darkness closed in. [=as darkness fell, as the night became dark]随着夜幕的降临，天气变得越来越冷。 — often + on -
The fire was closing in on their neighborhood.大火正在向他们附近的地区蔓延。 -
The camera slowly closed in on the actor's face.镜头缓缓地向演员的脸部推进。 -
Police were closing in on the two men.警察正在向那两名男子靠近。 -
Researchers are closing in on [=they are close to finding] a cure for the disease.研究人员快找到治疗这种疾病的方法了。 -
She's closing in on 40. [=she is almost 40 years old]她眼看就40岁了。 close off [phrasal verb] close off (something) or close (something) off : to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time : close（暂时）关闭，封锁 -
The city closed off the beach to tourists.这座城市暂停向游客开放海滩。 -
closing off a road with barriers用路障封锁道路 -
Half of the museum was closed off while they made the changes.博物馆整修期间，一半的场馆区域暂停开放。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 close on [phrasal verb] close on (something) US : to formally and legally agree to and complete (an important financial arrangement, such as the purchase of a house)正式接受，完成（财政计划、购房等） — see also 1close 9 (above) close out [phrasal verb] 1 close out (something) US : to quickly sell (all of a particular type of product in a store) at a lower price廉价出售；清仓甩卖 — see also closeout 2 : to stop keeping money in (a bank account)结清，注销（账户） 3 : to end (something) in a specified way（以某种方式）结束；以…告终 close the door on — see door close up [phrasal verb] 1 a : to close and lock all the doors of a building usually for a short period of time（暂时）关闭，停业 b close (something) up or close up (something) : to close and lock all the doors of (a house, store, etc.)锁上门 ◊ To close up shop is to go out of business forever or stop performing all services or activities for a period of time.（永久）停业；（暂时）歇业，停止活动 -
Rather than closing up shop entirely, the company laid off half of its workers.公司没有完全倒闭，只是裁掉了一半员工。 -
The restaurant has already closed up shop for the winter.这家餐馆已经开始了冬季歇业。 2 : to move closer together靠拢 3 of a wound : to become completely healed（伤口）完全愈合 4 : to become quiet : to stop talking about your thoughts or emotions with other people不出声；闭口不谈 5 close (something) up or close up (something) : to bring (people or things) closer together使…靠拢；使…接近 close your doors — see door close your eyes to — see 1eye 2 close /ˈkloʊs/ adjective closer; closest closer; closest Learner's definition of CLOSE 1 : near in space : not far away or distant（空间上）接近的，靠近的 -
We're not there yet, but we're getting close.我们还没到，但是快了。 -
We stood close together to stay warm.我们紧挨着站在一起取暖。 — often + to -
New York is much closer to Chicago than it is to Los Angeles.纽约到芝加哥比到洛杉矶近多了。 -
Don't get too close to the fire.别离火太近。 -
Stay close to me, children!离我近点，孩子们！ -
Let's try to sit close to the front.咱们尽量往前坐。 -
The trees were planted in close proximity to [=near] the building.树种在了离大楼很近的地方。 -
The gun is made for shooting at close range. [=from a short distance]这种枪适用于近距离射击。 -
We were able to observe their behavior at close quarters. [=from a short distance]我们得以近距离观察他们的行为。 -
Over 200 people lived in close quarters [=very close together] on the ship.那艘船上挤了200多人。 — see also close encounter at 2encounter 2 : near in time（时间上）接近的，靠近的 — often + to -
You shouldn't snack so close to dinnertime.你不该在快到饭点的时候吃点心。 -
It's getting close to midnight.快到午夜了。 -
My birthday is close to Thanksgiving.我的生日离感恩节很近。 3 not used before a noun : very similar : almost the same相似；相近 — often + to 4 not used before a noun : almost correct基本正确 -
“I'd guess that you're 29 years old.” “You're close. I'm 30.”猜你有29岁。”“差不多。我30岁了。” -
It's not exactly right, but it's close.不完全正确，但很接近了。 -
You're way off! Not even close! [=you are completely wrong]你完全搞错了！根本不沾边儿！ ◊ The informal phrase close but no cigar is used to say that a guess was almost correct or that an effort was almost good enough.基本正确；差不多 5 a — used to say that someone or something has almost reached a particular condition接近（某种状况）的 — + to -
He was close to death when they brought him to the hospital.他们把他送到医院时，他快要咽气了。 -
These rare birds are close to extinction.这些珍稀鸟类都已濒临灭绝。 -
His reply left her close to tears. [=his reply almost made her cry]他的回答让她差点儿哭了出来。 b : almost doing something几乎要（做某事）的 — + to 6 — used to say that something bad almost happened（坏事）险些发生的 -
That was close! We almost missed our plane.好险啊！我们差点儿误了航班。 -
That was a close one. [=close call, close shave]那真是好险啊。 — see also too close for comfort at 1comfort 7 — used to describe the people you are most directly related to (such as your parents, children, sisters, brothers, etc.)近亲的（如父母、子女、兄弟姐妹等） — compare distant 8 — used to describe people who know each other very well and care about each other very much亲密的；亲近的 -
They were close friends in high school, but they've since grown apart.他们高中时曾是亲密的朋友，但从那以后渐渐疏远了。 -
My sister and I have always been very close.我和我姐姐关系一直很亲密。 -
We have a very close relationship.我们的关系十分亲密。 — often + to 9 : connected in a direct way联系紧密的 -
Sources close to the president say that he is willing to make a deal.总统身边的人透露，他愿意达成这项协议。 -
She stays in close touch/contact with her friends back home.她与老家的朋友们保持着紧密的关系/联系。 -
Authorities claim he has close ties to terrorist organizations.当局称他与恐怖组织有密切联系。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 -
This idea lies close to the heart of Democracy. [=it has an important connection to Democracy]这一观念与民主政治的核心密切相关。 -
Animal rights is a cause that is close to my heart. [=I care very much about animal rights]我十分关注动物的权利。 10 : very careful, complete, or precise仔细的；全面的；精确的 -
It's important to pay close attention to the details.认真注意细节非常重要。 -
Take a closer look at the evidence.再仔细核查一下证据。 -
On closer examination, it appeared that something was missing.经进一步的仔细检查，才发现遗漏了一些东西。 -
We worked under the close supervision of a trained professional.我们在一位训练有素的专业人士的细心指导下工作。 -
a close study of the Greek classics对希腊古典文学的潜心研究 -
a close reading of a text对文本的深入品读 -
Keep (a) close watch on the baby. = Keep a close eye on the baby. [=watch the baby closely]好好照看那个婴儿。 11 — used to describe a race, contest, game, etc., in which one person, group, or team defeats the other or is leading the other by only a small amount比分接近的；势均力敌的 -
That was a close game. We only beat them by one point.那是一场势均力敌的比赛。我们仅以一分的优势战胜了他们。 -
It was the closest election in recent history.这是近代史上最激烈的一场竞选。 -
a close race势均力敌的比赛 -
At this point, the election is too close to call. [=it is not clear who will win]此刻，选举还是难分胜负。 ◊ When you are a close second, there is a small difference between you and the winner.惜败于第一的人；稍逊于第一的第二名 -
Vanilla is the most popular flavor while chocolate is/finishes/runs a close second.香草味的最受欢迎，巧克力味的紧随其后，位居第二。 -
She won the race while her teammate came in a close second. [=her teammate finished soon after her]她赢了比赛，而她的队友紧随其后，得了第二名。 12 : very short or near to the skin很短的；齐根的 13 : fitting tightly : having no extra space贴身的；没有空隙的 — see also close-fitting 14 : warm in an uncomfortable way : not having enough fresh air闷热的；不透风的 close to home ◊ If something is close to home, it affects you in a strong and personal way.（因关乎自身而）感到尴尬的，受到严重影响的 -
I'm a teacher, so their criticisms of our educational system hit close to home.我是一名教师，所以他们对我们教育制度的批评令我很尴尬。 -
People are usually not concerned about crime until it comes close to home. [=until it affects them directly]人们通常只有自身受到直接影响的时候才会关注犯罪。 close to the bone ◊ If something is close to the bone, it is very honest and deals with sensitive issues that can shock people or hurt their feelings.尖锐的；一针见血的 close to the edge — see 1edge close to the mark — see 1mark close to your chest or US close to the vest ◊ If you hold, keep, or play something close to your chest or close to the vest, you do not tell other people about it.守口如瓶；秘而不宣 — closely adverb [more closely; most closely] -
Don't drive too closely behind the car in front of you.开车时不要离前边的车太近。 -
The houses on our street are crowded very closely together.我们那条街的房子都挨得非常近。 -
She closely resembles her mother.她长得很像她母亲。 -
The suspects were watched closely by the police.警方密切监视着嫌疑犯。 -
We've been studying their behavior very closely.我们一直在仔细研究他们的行为。 -
closely related family members至亲 — closeness noun [noncount] closer; closest closer; closest Learner's definition of CLOSE : at or to a short distance or time away（空间上）靠近地；（时间上）接近地 -
Don't drive so close to the car in front of you.开车时不要离前边的车太近。 -
He told me to stay/keep close as we walked through the crowd.穿过人群时，他让我跟紧他。 -
Come close, everyone.大家靠拢点。 -
Look close [=closely] and tell me what you see.离近点看，告诉我你看到了什么。 -
She drew me close (to her) and held me.她把我拉到身边，搂住了我。 -
The time for a decision is drawing closer.做决定的时刻越来越近了。 -
My teammate came in third, and I finished close behind.我的队友得了第三名，我紧随其后。 -
They sat close together at the dinner table.他们紧挨着坐在餐桌旁。 close at hand : near in time or place（时间上）在眼前；（空间上）在附近 close by : at a short distance away在附近 close to 1 : almost or nearly几乎；差不多 -
They spent close to half a million dollars on the project.他们在这个项目上差不多花了五十万美元。 -
Our company employs close to a thousand workers.我们公司大约雇了一千名员工。 -
I haven't seen her in close to a year.我差不多有一年没见过她了。 -
I sat there for close to an hour.我在那儿差不多坐了一个小时。 2 British : from a short distance从近距离 close up or up close : from a short distance : at close range接近；靠近 — see also close-up come close 1 : to almost do something几乎做成 — often + to 2 : to be similar to something or as good as expected与…相似；达到期望 Learner's definition of CLOSE [singular] formal : the end of an activity or a period of time结尾；结束 -
Students vote for their favorite teacher at the close of each year.每年年末，学生们都要选出他们最喜欢的老师。 -
At the close of trading, the stock market was two percent lower than yesterday.收盘时，股市比昨天跌了两个百分点。 -
As the year drew to a close, the debate over the new project grew more intense.临近年末，关于那项新工程的争论越来越激烈了。 -
The war finally appears to be coming to a close.看来战争终于要结束了。 -
She brought the show to a close with a performance of her most famous song.她以自己最著名的歌曲结束了演出。 — see also complimentary close 5 close /ˈkloʊs/ noun plural closes plural closes Learner's definition of CLOSE [count] British 1 : the area and buildings that are around a cathedral（教堂附近的）区域，建筑 2 : a road that is closed at one end死路；死胡同— used in street names用于街道名称 |