close
例子
The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.
两栋房子的接近使它们成为理想的邻居。
The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.
两座建筑物非常接近，它们的屋顶几乎相碰。
例子
The deadline for the project is close, and we need to finish soon.
项目的截止日期临近了，我们需要尽快完成。
Their anniversary is close, so they are planning a special celebration.
他们的纪念日临近了，所以他们正在计划一个特别的庆祝活动。
例子
They have a close friendship that has lasted for years.
他们有着持续多年的亲密友谊。
Despite their busy schedules, they make time for each other, maintaining their close friendship.
尽管他们的日程很忙，他们还是为彼此腾出时间，保持着他们亲密的友谊。
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亲密的
having a strong familial connection, typically referring to immediate family members like parents or siblings
例子
His close relatives attended every family event.
他的近亲参加了每一个家庭活动。
The doctor asked about any illnesses in close family members.
医生询问了近亲中是否有任何疾病。
例子
She conducted a close review of the documents before signing.
在签署之前，她对文件进行了仔细的审查。
The researcher took a close look at the results to ensure accuracy.
研究人员仔细查看了结果以确保准确性。
例子
The final score was close, with only a few points between the teams.
最终比分接近，两队之间只有几分之差。
It was a close game, and the lead changed multiple times.
这是一场势均力敌的比赛，领先优势多次易手。
例子
The room was so close that people had to squeeze past each other.
房间太挤了，人们不得不挤过去。
The market was close with people hustling to get the best deals.
市场拥挤，人们争先恐后地想要得到最好的交易。
例子
The fabric had a close weave, making it durable and smooth.
这种织物有紧密的编织，使其耐用且光滑。
The fence was built with close slats to ensure privacy.
篱笆是用紧密的板条建造的，以确保隐私。
例子
The company 's future plans are a close secret, shared only with top executives.
公司的未来计划是一个严格保守的秘密，仅与高层管理人员分享。
His movements were kept close, with no one aware of his location.
他的行踪被严密保密，没有人知道他的位置。
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短的, 剃光的
(of hair) cut very short, typically near the scalp
例子
He got a close haircut for the military, keeping it practical and tidy.
他为军队剪了一个短发，保持实用和整洁。
The barber gave him a close trim, leaving his hair barely above the skin.
理发师给他剪了一个贴头皮的发型，让他的头发几乎贴在皮肤上。
例子
He ’s always been close with his money, never willing to spend freely.
他对钱一直很吝啬，从不愿意自由花费。
She ’s very close when it comes to buying gifts, always choosing the cheapest options.
在买礼物时她非常吝啬，总是选择最便宜的选项。
例子
The jacket had a close fit, offering warmth without feeling tight.
这件夹克贴身剪裁，既保暖又不觉得紧绷。
The close fit of the gloves provided both comfort and dexterity.
手套的紧密贴合既提供了舒适性又提供了灵活性。
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隐秘的, 不愿透露的
(of a person) secretive or unwilling to share personal information
例子
He 's a close person, rarely opening up about his feelings.
他是个内向的人，很少表露自己的感情。
She ’s always been close, keeping her thoughts and emotions to herself.
她一直很封闭，把自己的想法和情绪藏在心里。
例子
The room felt close with no windows open.
房间因为窗户没开而感到闷热。
It was so close in the elevator that it was hard to breathe.
电梯里太闷了，呼吸都困难。
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接近, 靠近
almost reaching or becoming something
例子
The car was close to crashing before the driver regained control.
在司机重新控制之前，汽车接近撞车。
The two friends were close to finishing their long hike.
两个朋友接近完成他们的长途徒步旅行。
to close
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关闭, 关上
to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through
Transitive: to close a window or door
例子
After entering the room, I asked him to close the door behind him.
进入房间后，我让他把身后的门关上。
He closed the gate to prevent the dog from running away.
他关上了门以防止狗逃跑。
例子
After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally closed the merger deal.
经过数周的谈判，两家公司终于达成了合并协议。
The real estate agent worked tirelessly to close the sale of the property before the end of the month.
房地产经纪人不知疲倦地工作，以便在月底前完成房产的销售。
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关闭, 结束
to make a window or program disappear from the computer screen
Transitive: to close a computer window or program
例子
Feeling overwhelmed by the number of tabs open in his web browser, Tom decided to close several of them to declutter his screen.
汤姆因为网页浏览器中打开的标签页数量感到不堪重负，决定关闭几个以清理屏幕。
In order to free up memory and improve performance, Mark decided to close some of the background applications.
为了释放内存并提高性能，马克决定关闭一些后台应用程序。
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关闭, 结束营业
to cease operating or conducting business for the remainder of the day
Intransitive: to close point in time
例子
The library closes early on Sundays.
图书馆星期天早关门。
The restaurant is closing for renovations next week.
餐厅下周将关闭进行装修。
例子
The manager decided to close the meeting after all agenda items had been discussed.
经理决定在所有议程项目讨论完毕后结束会议。
As the evening approached, the event organizers began to close the outdoor festival.
随着夜幕降临，活动组织者开始关闭户外节日。
例子
The concert closed with a spectacular fireworks display, marking the end of the music festival.
音乐会在壮观的烟花表演中结束，标志着音乐节的结束。
As the sun set, the children 's game of tag closed, and they headed home for dinner.
太阳下山时，孩子们的捉人游戏结束了，他们回家吃晚饭。
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结束, 关闭
to conclude a baseball game when one team is leading by a small margin
Transitive: to close a baseball game
例子
In the final moments of the game, the outfielder closed the win by catching a deep fly ball.
在比赛的最后一刻，外野手接住了一个深飞球，结束了胜利。
The relief pitcher was brought in to close the game and secure the victory for his team.
救援投手被带来结束比赛并为他的球队确保胜利。
例子
The fallen tree branch closed the road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.
倒下的树枝封闭了道路，迫使司机寻找替代路线。
Heavy snowfall closed the mountain pass, making it impassable for vehicles.
大雪封闭了山口，使车辆无法通行。
例子
She used putty to close the gaps around the window frames, preventing drafts from entering the room.
她用油灰填补了窗框周围的缝隙，防止气流进入房间。
The workers closed the hole in the wall with bricks and mortar to repair the damage.
工人们用砖和砂浆填上了墙上的洞以修复损坏。
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关闭, 完成
to complete an electrical circuit, allowing the flow of current through it
Transitive: to close an electrical circuit
例子
When the switch is closed, the circuit is completed, and the lightbulb turns on.
当开关闭合时，电路完成，灯泡亮起。
Pressing the button closes the circuit, activating the electric motor.
按下按钮会闭合电路，从而启动电动机。
例子
She closed the envelope, sealing the letter inside before sending it off.
她合上信封，在寄出前将信密封在里面。
The surgeon closed the incision with sutures after completing the operation.
外科医生在完成手术后用缝合线关闭了切口。
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关闭, 夹紧
to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object
Intransitive
例子
With a firm twist, he tightened the vise, causing the jaws to close firmly on the pipe.
他用力一扭，拧紧了虎钳，使钳口牢牢地夹住了管子。
The bear 's claws closed around the fish, securing its meal from the rushing river.
熊的爪子合拢在鱼周围，从湍急的河流中确保了它的餐食。
例子
The storm clouds closed rapidly, threatening to unleash heavy rain.
暴风云迅速接近，威胁要下大雨。
The runners closed rapidly on the finish line, their strides quickening with determination.
跑步者们迅速接近终点线，他们的步伐随着决心加快。
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接近, 卷入战斗
to engage in physical confrontation or fighting at close quarters
Intransitive
例子
As tensions rose, the opposing factions closed, leading to a brawl in the streets.
随着紧张局势升级，对立的派系接近，导致街头发生斗殴。
During the wrestling match, the athletes closed repeatedly, vying for control and leverage.
在摔跤比赛中，运动员们反复接近，争夺控制和杠杆作用。
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收盘, 结束
to have a particular value or price at the end of a day's trading on the stock market
例子
The company 's shares closed at $50.20, marking a 2 % increase from the previous day.
该公司股票收盘报50.20美元，较前一日上涨2%。
Despite fluctuations throughout the day, the stock closed at $75.60, maintaining its value.
尽管全天波动，该股收盘报75.60美元，保持了其价值。
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关闭, 清算
to withdraw all funds from an account and terminate its use
例子
He decided to close his old savings account after transferring the balance.
他决定在转账后关闭他的旧储蓄账户。
She visited the bank to close her inactive checking account.
她去银行关闭了她不活跃的支票账户。
close
例子
The two friends sat close, sharing stories and laughter.
两个朋友坐得很近，分享故事和笑声。
He lives close to the school.
他住得离学校很近。
例子
She followed the instructions close to ensure she did everything correctly.
她仔细遵循了指示，以确保她做的一切都是正确的。
He examined the document close, noticing details others missed.
他仔细检查了文件，注意到了其他人忽略的细节。
Close
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死胡同, 尽头路
a residential street with no through traffic, typically ending in a dead end
Dialect
British
British例子
The close was quiet and perfect for families with children.
死胡同安静且非常适合有孩子的家庭。
She moved to a cozy house on Maple Close.
她搬到了枫树巷的一所舒适的房子。
例子
At the close of the meeting, the final decision was made.
在会议结束时，做出了最终决定。
They worked hard right up to the close of the project.
他们努力工作直到项目的结束。
例子
The comedian had the crowd laughing at the close of his act.
喜剧演员在他表演的结尾让观众笑了起来。
The close of the film tied up all the loose ends beautifully.
电影的结尾漂亮地解决了所有未解之谜。
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结束, 终止
the final resolution or cadence of a musical passage
例子
The close of the melody felt like a perfect resolution.
旋律的结束感觉像是一个完美的解决。
The choir sang harmoniously until the close of the hymn.
合唱团和谐地唱到赞美诗的结尾。
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关闭, 关门
the act of shutting something, particularly a door
例子
The close of the door echoed through the empty hallway.
门的关闭在空荡的走廊中回荡。
The sudden close of the gate startled the children.
门的突然关闭吓到了孩子们。
