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close close1. SHUTTING OR COMPLETING 关闭；结束2. NEARNESS； ADJECTIVE USES 接近；形容词用法3. NEARNESS； VERB USES 接近；动词用法4. USED AS A ROAD NAME 用于街道名称Part-11[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](使)关闭；（使）合上 When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.   [V n]  [V]  [V-ed]If you are cold, close the window...要是冷就把窗户关上。Zacharias heard the door close...扎卡赖亚斯听见门关上了。Keep the curtains closed.别拉开窗帘。2[VERB	动词]合上，合拢(书、伞等) When you close something such as an open book or umbrella, you move the different parts of it together.   [V n]Slowly he closed the book.他慢慢合上书。3[VERB	动词]关闭(计算机文档、窗口等) If you close something such as a computer file or window, you give the computer an instruction to remove it from the screen.   [V n]  [COMPUTING 计算机]To close your document, press CTRL+W on your keyboard.关闭文件时要同时按键盘上的CTRL键和W键。4[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](眼睛)闭上；合上（眼睛） When you close your eyes or your eyes close, your eyelids move downwards, so that you can no longer see.   [V n]  [V]Bess closed her eyes and fell asleep...贝丝合上眼睛睡着了。When we sneeze, our eyes close.打喷嚏的时候眼睛会闭上。5[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](使)暂时性关闭，（使）暂停营业；关门 When a place closes or is closed, work or activity stops there for a short period.   [V]  [V n]  [V-ed]Shops close only on Christmas Day and New Year's Day...商店只在圣诞日和元旦停业。It was Saturday； they could close the office early...那天是星期六，他们可以早点下班。Government troops closed the airport...政府军关闭了机场。The restaurant was closed for the night.餐馆晚上打烊了。6[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](工厂、商店、学校等)永久性关闭；(使)停业；(使)倒闭 If a place such as a factory, shop, or school closes, or if it is closed, all work or activity stops there permanently.   [V]  [V n]  [V P n (not pron)]  [V P]  [Also V n P]Many enterprises will be forced to close...很多家企业将被迫倒闭。If they do close the local college I'll have to go to Worcester.如果他们真把本地的大学关闭了，我就得去伍斯特上大学了。Close down means the same as close .close down 同 closeMinford closed down the business and went into politics...明福德弃商从政了。Many of the smaller stores have closed down.很多规模稍小的店铺已经倒闭了。closing...since the closing of the steelworks in nearby Duquesne in 1984.自从1984年附近迪尤肯的钢铁厂停产以来7[VERB	动词]封闭，封锁(街道、边界) To close a road or border means to block it in order to prevent people from using it.   [V n]They were cut off from the West in 1948 when their government closed that border crossing.1948年政府关闭那个边境关口之后，他们便与西方国家隔绝开了。8[VERB	动词]结束，终止(谈话、事件等) To close a conversation, event, or matter means to bring it to an end or to complete it.   [V n]  [V-ed]  [V-ing]Judge Isabel Oliva said last night: 'I have closed the case. There was no foul play.'...昨晚伊莎贝尔·奥利娃法官说：“此案我已审结，并无谋杀嫌疑。”He needs another $30,000 to close the deal...他还需要3万美元才能做成这笔买卖。The Prime Minister is said to now consider the matter closed.据说首相现在认为此事已了结。...the closing ceremony of the National Political Conference.全国政治大会闭幕式9[VERB	动词]结清撤销，注销(银行账户) If you close a bank account, you take all your money out of it and inform the bank that you will no longer be using the account.   [V n]He had closed his account with the bank five years earlier.早在5年前他就在这家银行销户了。10[VERB	动词](股票等)收盘 On the stock market or the currency markets, if a share price or a currency closes at a particular value, that is its value at the end of the day's business.   [V prep/adv]  [V adj-compar]  [BUSINESS 商]Dawson shares closed at 219p, up 5p...道森股票以219便士收盘，上涨了5便士。The US dollar closed higher in Tokyo today.东京今天美元收高。11[N-SING	单数名词]结束；终止 The close of a period of time or an activity is the end of it. To bring or draw something to a close means to end it.   [oft the N of n]By the close of business last night, most of the big firms were hailing yesterday's actions as a success...昨晚交易结束的时候，多数大公司都称赞当天的活动取得了成功。Brian's retirement brings to a close a glorious chapter in British football history...布莱恩的挂靴为英国足球史上光辉的一章画上了休止符。As 1999 draws to a close, the story is changing.1999年即将结束时，情况有了变化。12See also:closed；closing. to close the door on something；  →see: door； to close your eyes to something→see: eye； to close ranks→see: rank； 相关词组：close down close off close up Part-21[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]近的；接近的 If one thing or person is close to another, there is only a very small distance between them.   [v-link ADJ]Her lips were close to his head and her breath tickled his ear...她的嘴唇贴近他的头，她的呼吸让他耳朵发痒。The whales were too close； this posed an immediate problem for my photography...鲸鱼离得太近，这成了我眼下拍摄面临的迫切问题。The man moved closer, lowering his voice...那位男子靠近了一步，压低声音。The tables were pushed close together so diners could talk across the aisles.桌子被往一块推，这样吃饭的人就能隔着过道说话。closelyThey crowded more closely around the stretcher...他们在担架旁围得更紧了。Wherever they went they were closely followed by security men.不管上哪儿，保安人员都紧跟在他们身后。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]亲近的；亲密的 You say that people are close to each other when they like each other very much and know each other very well.   [oft ADJ to n]She and Linda became very close...她和琳达变得非常亲密。As a little girl, Karan was closest to her sister Gail...卡兰小的时候和姐姐盖尔最亲。I shared a house with a close friend from school...我和一个要好的同学合住一套房子。I had a close relationship with my grandfather.我和爷爷很亲。closenessI asked whether her closeness to her mother ever posed any problems.我问她，她和妈妈之间的亲密关系是否曾带来过任何问题。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](血缘关系)近的；近亲的 Your close relatives are the members of your family who are most directly related to you, for example your parents and your brothers or sisters.   [ADJ n]...large changes such as the birth of a child or death of a close relative.像孩子出生或近亲去世这样的大变故4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（盟友、伙伴）交往密切的，亲密的 A close ally or partner of someone knows them well and is very involved in their work.   [usu ADJ n]He was once regarded as one of Mr Brown's closest political advisers...他曾一度被视作布朗先生最为亲信的政治顾问之一。A senior source close to Mr Blair told us: 'Our position has not changed.'和布莱尔先生关系密切的一位高层人士告诉我们说：“我们的立场没有改变。”5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](联系或合作)密切的 Close contact or co-operation involves seeing or communicating with someone often.   [ADJ n]Both nations are seeking closer links with the West...两国都在寻求与西方国家建立更为紧密的联系。He lived alone, keeping close contact with his three grown-up sons.他一个人住，与3个已经长大成人的儿子经常联系。closelyWe work closely with the careers officers in  schools.我们与学校的就业顾问密切合作。6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](联系)紧密的；酷似的 If there is a close connection or resemblance between two things, they are strongly connected or are very similar.   [usu ADJ n]There is a close connection between pain and tension...疼痛和紧张之间有着紧密的联系。Clare's close resemblance to his elder sister invoked a deep dislike in him.克莱尔酷似他姐姐，这引起他极大的反感。closely...a pattern closely resembling a cross.一个酷似十字架的图案...fruits closely related to the orange.与柑橘有密切关联的水果7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](检查或观察)仔细的，彻底的 Close inspection or observation of something is careful and thorough. He discovered, on closer inspection, that the rocks contained gold...经过更为仔细的探察，他发现这些岩石含金。All these definitions, while sounding impressive, do not stand up under close scrutiny...所有这些定义虽然听上去煞有其事，但都经不起推敲。Let's have a closer look.让我们更仔细地看一看。closelyIf you look closely at many of the problems in society, you'll see evidence of racial discrimination.仔细研究一下社会上的许多问题，就会发现种族歧视的证据。8[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](竞争或选举)势均力敌的，难分高下的 A close competition or election is won or seems likely to be won by only a small amount. It is still a close contest between two leading opposition parties...这仍然是两大主要反对党之间一场势均力敌的较量。It's going to be very close.结果会不相上下。closelyThis will be a closely fought race.这将是一场势均力敌的比赛。9[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]接近的；快要…的；即将…的 If you are close to something or if it is close, it is likely to happen or come soon. If you are close to doing something, you are likely to do it soon.   [v-link ADJ]She sounded close to tears...她听上去要哭了。Drought has left more than two million people close to starvation...干旱让两百多万人濒临饿死。A senior White House official said the agreement is close...白宫的一位高级官员说即将达成协议。He's close to  signing a contract.他即将签下一份合同。10[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]近乎于…的；差点…的 If something is close or comes close to something else, it almost is, does, or experiences that thing.   [v-link ADJ]There is a simplicity about the interior which comes close to blandness...室内布置得很简单，几乎有点平淡无奇。An airliner came close to disaster while approaching Heathrow Airport...一架大型客机在飞近希思罗机场时差点儿发生空难。Her desire was closer to passion than love.她的欲望更近似于激情，而非爱情。11[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]闷热的；不通风的 If the atmosphere somewhere is close, it is unpleasantly warm with not enough air. 12[PHRASE	短语]在附近；在近旁 Something that is close by or close at hand is near to you.   [usu v-link PHR]Did a new hairdressing shop open close by?...附近是不是新开了一家理发店？His wife remains behind in Germany, but Jason, his 18-year-old son, is closer at hand.他的妻子还留在德国，但他18岁的儿子贾森就在身边。13[PHRASE	短语]勉强脱险；幸免于难 If you describe an event as a close shave, a close thing, or a close call, you mean that an accident or a disaster very nearly happened. You had a close shave, but you knew when you accepted this job that there would be risks.你这次侥幸脱险，不过在接受这项工作的时候，你就知道会有一些危险。14[PHRASE	短语]仔细观察；严密注视 If you keep a close eye on someone or something or keep a close watch on them, you observe them carefully to make sure they are progressing as you want them to.   [V inflects]The President's foreign policy team are keeping a close eye on events.总统的外交政策团队正密切关注事态发展。15[PREP-PHRASE	短语介词]接近于(某数量或距离) Close to a particular amount or distance means slightly less than that amount or distance. In British English, you can also say close on a particular amount or distance.   [PREP amount]Sisulu spent close to 30 years in prison...西苏卢在监狱里度过了将近30年的时光。Close to 50,000 people took part...近5万人参加。Catering may now account for close on a quarter of pub turnover.承办酒席现在可能占酒吧营业额的近1/4。16[PHRASE	短语]See also:close-up；在近处；凑近地 If you look at something close up or close to, you look at it when you are very near to it.   [usu PHR after v]They always look smaller close up.凑近看时，它们总是显得小一些。17[PHRASE	短语](比赛、选举等)势均力敌 If something such as a competition or an election is too close to call, it is not possible to predict who will win because it seems likely to be won by only a very small margin.   [PHR with cl]  [JOURNALISM 新闻]In the Senate, the count is too close to call at this point.参议院现在的票数还难分上下。18  at close quarters→see: quarter； at close range→see: range； Part-31[VERB	动词]靠近；接近 If you are closing on someone or something that you are following, you are getting nearer and nearer to them.   [V on n]  [Also V]I was within 15 seconds of the guy in second place and closing on him.我和处在第二名的男子相差不到15秒，而且正在逐渐赶上他。相关词组：close in Part-41[N-IN-NAMES	名称名词](用于英国的一些街名中)巷，小街 Close is used in the names of some streets in Britain.   [n N]...116 Dendridge Close.登德里奇巷116号 close1 verbclose2 adjectiveclose3 adverbclose4 nounclose5 nouncloseclose1 /kləʊz $ kloʊz/ ●●● S1 W1 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1shut [intransitive, transitive] to shut something in order to cover an opening, or to become shut in this way  SYN  shut  OPP  open → closed:  Would you mind if I closed the window? She closed the curtains. Let me do the car door – it won’t close properly. Beth closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She heard the door close behind her.2move parts together [intransitive, transitive] to move the parts of something together so that there is no longer a space between them:  Anne closed her book and stood up.3shut for period of time [intransitive, transitive] (also close up) if a shop or building closes, or you close it, it stops being open to the public for a period of time  OPP  open SYN shut British English → closed:  The shops close at six. Harry usually closes the store completely when he goes on vacation.4stop operating [intransitive, transitive] (also close down) if a company, shop etc closes, or you close it, it stops operating permanently  SYN  shut down → closed:  We have reluctantly decided to close the factory. The shop closed down some time last year.5end [intransitive, transitive] to end or to make something end, especially in a particular wayclose something with/by etc I will now close the meeting by asking you to join me in a final toast.close with The movie closes with an emotional reunion in Prague.closing remarks (=something you say at the end of a speech) In her closing remarks, the judge urged the jury to consider the facts only.6close an account to stop having and using a bank account or other financial account:  My husband closed all my credit card accounts without even asking me.7in money markets [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to be worth a particular amount of money at the end of a day’s trading (=the buying and selling of shares) on the stock exchangeclose at The dollar closed at 64p against the pound.close up/down Their shares closed 27p up  (=worth 27p more).8close a deal/sale/contract etc to successfully agree a business deal, sale etc9offer finishes [intransitive] to finish on a particular date  SYN  end:  Our special offer closes on June 3.10make distance/difference smaller [intransitive, transitive] to make the distance or difference between two things smaller:  an attempt to close the gap between the rich and poorclose on The other car was closing on us fast.11make something unavailable [intransitive, transitive] to make taking part in an activity or using an opportunity no longer possible → closed:  Bidding for the painting will close on Friday. The country has now closed its borders to all foreign nationals  (=will not let foreigners in). The legislation aims to close a lot of legal loopholes.12be closed if a subject is closed, you are no longer willing to discuss it:  It was a regrettable incident but I now consider the matter closed.13close your doors (to somebody) to stop operating permanently:  In 1977 the Skyfame Aircraft Museum closed its doors to the public for the last time.14close your mind to/against something to refuse to think about something:  She wanted to close her mind to the outside world.15hold something [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] if someone’s hands, arms etc close around something, or are closed around something, they hold it firmlyclose (something) around/round/over etc something Her left hand closed over his arm. She closed her hand tightly around her bag.16wound [intransitive, transitive] (also close up) if a wound closes, or if someone closes it, the edges grow together again or are sewn together:  The surgeon closed the incision neatly.17close ranks a)if people close ranks, they join together to protect each other, especially because their group, organization etc is being criticized b)if soldiers close ranks, they stand closer together18close the book on something to stop working on something, especially a police operation, because it is not making any progress:  Detectives had closed the book on the Hornsey Murders case three years previously. →closing date, closing time, → close/shut the door on somethingat door1(9), → close your eyes to somethingat eye1(16)GRAMMARClose belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.• You can say: · She closed the door. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the object of close.• You can say: · The door closed. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the subject of close.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSclose to stop being open, or to make something stop being open. You use close and shutespecially about your eyes, your mouth, a door, a window, or a container: · Can I close the window?· Her eyes slowly closed.· He closed the door gently, so as not to wake the children.shut to close something. Shut sometimes has a feeling of doing something quickly and firmly, whereas close sounds more careful: · He shut the door with a loud bang.· Shut your eyes and go to sleep.slam to close a door or lid quickly and noisily, especially because you are angry: · She left the room, slamming the door behind her.draw the curtains to close curtains by pulling them across a window: · The curtains were still drawn at ten o'clock in the morning.put the lid on something to close a container by putting a lid onto it: · Did you put the lid on the cookie jar?seal to close something so that no air or water can get in or out: · In this experiment, the chamber must be completely sealed.close down phrasal verb1close something ↔ down if a company, shop etc closes down or is closed down, it stops operating permanently:  Paramount closed down its London office in 1968.2British English to stop broadcasting radio or television programmes at the end of the day:  BBC 2 closes down at 12.45 tonight.close in phrasal verb1to move closer to someone or something, especially in order to attack them:  The snake closed in for the kill.close in on/around/upon etc enemy soldiers closing in on them from all sides2if the night, bad weather etc closes in, it becomes darker or gets worse:  The sun had set and dusk was closing in.3if the days close in, they become shorter because it is autumnclose something ↔ off phrasal verb to separate a road, room etc from the area around it so that people cannot go there or use it:  The roads into the docks were closed off by iron gates.close on somebody/something phrasal verb1to get nearer to someone or something that is moving in front or ahead of you:  The patrol car was rapidly closing on us.2American English to successfully arrange a loan, especially in order to buy a houseclose something ↔ out phrasal verb American English1to finish in a particular way:  The bond market closed out the week on a strong note.2if a store closes out a type of goods, they sell all of them cheaply:  We’re closing out this line of swimwear.close up phrasal verb1close something ↔ up if a shop or building closes up or is closed up, it stops being open to the public for a period of time:  The resorts are all closed up for the season.2close up shop to stop doing something for a period of time or permanently:  When it rains, there is no alternative but to close up shop.3if a group of people close up, they move closer together4 close something ↔ up if a wound closes up or if someone closes it up, the edges grow together again or are sewn together:  The scar is closing up nicely – it’ll soon be time to take the stitches out.5to become narrower or to shut:  The flowers close up at night. Occasionally the channel widened then closed up tight again.6to refuse to talk to someone about something:  The moment I said I was a police officer, everyone would close up like a clam.close with somebody/something phrasal verb1to agree a business deal with someone:  It was such a good offer that I closed with him on the spot.2 literary to move towards someone in order to fight with themclose1 verbclose2 adjectiveclose3 adverbclose4 nounclose5 nouncloseclose2 /kləʊs $ kloʊs/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative closer, superlative closest)  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1near not far from someone or something  SYN  near:  If you need to buy bread or milk, the closest shop is about a mile away.close to Susan sat on a chair close to the window. I don’t mind where we go on vacation as long as it’s close to a beach. His eyes were small and close together. There are several accounts of dolphins living in close proximity to humans  (=close to humans). The victim had been shot at close range (=from very close).2near in time near to something in timeclose to It was close to 1:15 a.m.close together Our birthdays are quite close together.3likely to happen seeming very likely to happen or very likely to do something soonclose to doing something The two countries are close to signing a peace agreement. We’re close to clinching the deal.close to death/tears/despair etc The old dog could barely whimper and seemed close to death. The prosecution’s main witness was close to tears as she described the assault.4like/love if two people are close, they like or love each other very much:  My brother and I are very close.close to I felt closer to Rob that evening than ever before. Fiona and I have always been close friends.5similar very similar to each otherclose to When I saw Henry with another woman I felt something close to jealousy. Fitt was the closest thing to a socialist in the party. Their newest model bears a close resemblance to (=is very similar to) that of their rival competitor.► see thesaurus at similar6careful [usually before noun] looking at, thinking about, or watching something very carefully → closelytake/have/get a close look (at something) She lifted up Jenny’s silver medallion to take a closer look.keep a close watch/eye on (=watch someone or something very carefully) Don’t worry, I’ll keep a close eye on the kids. You could have improved your answers by closer attention to detail.7number/amount if a number or amount is close to another number or amount, it is not much higher or lower than it:  We don’t know the exact figures, but about 10,000 might be a close approximation  (=close to the actual figure).close to Inflation is close to 7 percent.8competition/election etc finishing or being played, fought etc with both sides almost equal:  It was a close game that could have gone either way.a close second/third etc (=very nearly first, second etc) The result is too close to call (=so close that it is impossible to know who will win).9close relation/relative a member of your family such as your brother, sister, parent etc  OPP  distant:  The wedding was attended by close family only.10very nearly bad used when you have only just managed to avoid something bad, dangerous, or embarrassing happening:  ‘Phew, that was close,’ Frank said as he swerved to avoid the cyclist.a close call/thing/shave (=a situation in which something dangerous, embarrassing etc almost happens) United had a close shave when Liverpool almost scored.11almost very nearly getting, finding, or achieving somethingclose to At this point, the investigators were closer to the truth than they realized.12keep in close contact/touch if two people keep in close contact, they see, talk to, or write to each other often:  Text messaging enables people to keep in close contact at all times.13work/talk together relating to a situation in which people work well with each other or talk to each other often:  He retained very close links with France throughout his life. What we need now is closer cooperation between the club and supporters.14with little space with little or no space around something or between things:  The horses are always eager for exercise after the close confinement of the stables. The shoe is a close fit  (=there is no space around the foot). I find it difficult to read such close print  (=with letters printed so close together).15close/you’re close/that’s close spoken used to tell someone that they have almost guessed or answered something correctly:  ‘I reckon he must be about 38.’ ‘Close – he was 40 last week.’16close to the bone if something someone says is close to the bone, it makes you feel uncomfortable or offends you, especially because it is about something you do not want to admit is true17close, but no cigar spoken used when something someone does or says is almost correct or successful:  It was close, but no cigar for the Dodgers as they lost to the Reds 4–3.18too close for comfort if something that happens is too close for comfort, it is near enough to make you feel nervous or afraid:  From somewhere too close for comfort came the sound of machine-gun fire.19close to home a)if a remark or criticism is close to home, it makes you feel uncomfortable because it is likely to be true:  His comments struck unpleasantly close to home. b)if something unpleasant happens close to home, you are directly affected by it:  It’s one thing seeing riots on TV, but when they happen so close to home it’s a different matter.20at close quarters if something happens or is done at close quarters, it happens inside a small space or is done from a short distance away:  The troops had been fighting at close quarters.21weather British English uncomfortably warm because there seems to be no air:  The weather that night was hot and close, with a hint of thunder in the distance.22unwilling to talk about something [not before noun] unwilling to tell people about something  SYN  secretiveclose about You’re very close about your work, aren’t you?23unwilling to spend money [not before noun] not generousclose with You won’t get a penny out of Jack – he’s very close with his money.24a close shave when the hair on someone’s face is cut very close to the skin25close work work that involves looking at or handling things in a very skilful, detailed, and careful way:  After years of close work, she could hardly see a thing if it was over a yard away.26close vowel technical a close vowel is pronounced with only a small space between the tongue and the top of the mouth—closeness noun [uncountable]:  She had never had the physical or emotional closeness that she needed. → play your cards close to your chestat card1(14)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6phrasestake/get a close look· She moved  forward to take a close look at the painting.keep a close eye/watch on somebody/something (=watch someone or something carefully)· They have to keep a close eye on their finances.nounsa close examination· A closer examination of the facts soon solved the mystery.a close study· Their research involved a close study of two communities.close attention· You will lose weight if you combine exercise with close attention to your diet.close scrutiny (=careful and thorough examination of someone or something)· The investigation included close scrutiny of the images on CCTV.close inspection (=looking at someone or something in detail)· Closer inspection revealed that the rocks were from an earlier period.close supervision (=constantly making sure that someone does things in the correct way)· Initially there will be close supervision of the trainee.close1 verbclose2 adjectiveclose3 adverbclose4 nounclose5 nouncloseclose3 /kləʊs $ kloʊs/ ●●● S2 W2 adverb  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1not far away  SYN  near:  Come a little closer, so you can see better. Her father lives quite close by. They were sitting close together on the couch. A variety of good restaurants are close at hand (=very near). James heard footsteps close behind him. Ronnie sped off, with his brother’s car following close behind.stay/keep close We must all stay close.hold/draw somebody close (=hold someone against your body) He drew her close to him.► see thesaurus at near2close up/up close/close to from only a short distance away:  Now that I could see him close up, I saw that he was very attractive.3close on something/close to something spoken used to talk about a number, amount etc that is almost exact, but not completely:  a voyage of close on 2,000 miles4come close (to doing something) a)to almost do something:  I tell you, I was so mad I came close to hitting her. She came so close to the finals she must have been bitterly disappointed to go out now. b)to be almost as good as someone or something else:  It’s not as good as his last movie, but it comes pretty close.5a close run thing British English a situation in which the people competing with each other are almost equal, so neither of them is more likely to win than the other:  The upcoming election looks likely to be a close run thing.6close on the heels of something very soon after something elsecome/follow close on the heels of something Yet another scandal followed close on the heels of the senator’s resignation.7near to the surface of something:  An electric razor doesn’t really shave as close as a blade.8run somebody close British English to be almost as successful, skilful etc as someone else:  Last season United ran them close both at home and away. → sail close to the windat sail1(6)close1 verbclose2 adjectiveclose3 adverbclose4 nounclose5 nouncloseclose4 /kləʊz $ kloʊz/ ●○○ noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  [singular] formal the end of an activity or of a period of time:  At the close of trade, the Dow Jones index was 1.92 points down. The monsoon season was drawing to a close (=ending). The event came to a close (=finished) with a disco. Finally the meeting was brought to a close (=ended).close1 verbclose2 adjectiveclose3 adverbclose4 nounclose5 nouncloseclose5 /kləʊs $ kloʊs/ noun British English  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[singular] used in street names for a road that has only one way in or out:  Take a left turn into Brown’s Close.2[countable usually singular] the area and buildings surrounding a cathedral

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8ESXiu1ZL7V1hV397h7KqthBlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNTQ0MWaV3MX+zkxu7qygAdGt1jJgGyLAW3/PE8wwosXtUMZFCIc7wJz/0tweJNISatCj5s0e29GohHf9+MauBCz8gNH5G9kVDcsF64z9aBZOxkC8TCj8tt4751TLS8nbQGyqcHzZXr2NqpEPE++j+xWqvQ3zIbCoJld4T4ZbKFRDih514+vH6K6cTEqR4o+KAHlBdOJtw1kOHLtCZfauY8rlMqyhAzBAF4CKXSXjZ4r+GSHYRPhfYM+v4HCi6BdgirhHwRySsxCmZdii6/NOp8vw==             close      1              ★                    /        kləʊz                ;          NAmE                kloʊz                /                              verb                ,                  noun                                    ☞see also                                            close                                2                            close      closes      closed      closing                            verb        ★                                  window/door, etc.        窗、门等                    1        ★                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          close(sth)                          to put sth into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this position            关；关闭；闭上                                    SYN                                                    shut                                                              ◆          Would anyone mind if I closed the window?          我关上窗户会有人介意吗？                          ◆          She closed the gate behind her.          她随手关上了身后的大门。                          ◆          It's dark now—let's close the curtains.          天黑了，咱们拉上窗帘吧。                          ◆          I closed my eyes against the bright light.          我闭上眼睛以防强光的照射。                          ◆          The doors open and close automatically.          这些门自动开关。                          OPP                                                    open                                                                book/umbrella, etc.        书、伞等                    2        ★                  [transitive          ]                          closesth (up)                          to move the parts of sth together so that it is no longer open            合上；合拢                                    SYN                                                    shut                                                              ◆          to close a book/an umbrella          合上书；收起伞                          OPP                                                    open                                                                shop/store/business, etc.        店铺、商店、生意等                    3        ★                  [transitive                ,         often passive        ,         intransitive          ]                          to make the work of a shop/store, etc. stop for a period of time; to not be open for people to use            （使）关门，关闭（一段时间）；不开放                                    closesth (for sth)                          ◆          The museum has been closed for renovation.          博物馆已闭馆整修。                          closesth (to sb/sth)                          ◆          The road was closed to traffic for two days.          这条路已经封闭两天了。                          close(for sth)                          ◆          What time does the bank close?          那家银行什么时候关门？                          ◆          We close for lunch between twelve and two.          十二点至两点是我们的午餐打烊时间。                          OPP                                                    open                                                                4        ★                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          close(sth)                          (          also          ˌclose ˈdown          ,          ˌclose sth↔ˈdown          )                          if a company, shop/store, etc.            closes,or if you            closeit, it stops operating as a business            停业；关闭；歇业；倒闭                                    ◆          The club was closed by the police.          那家夜总会被警察查封了。                          ◆          The hospital closed at the end of last year.          这所医院去年年底关闭。                          ◆          The play closed after just three nights.          这部剧仅上演了三个晚上就停演了。                          OPP                                                    open                                                                end        结束                    5        ★                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          to end or make sth end            （使）结束，终止                                    ◆          The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m.          会议将在晚上 10 点结束。                          ◆          The offer closes at the end of the week.          优惠将在本周末截止。                          closesth                          ◆          to close a meeting/debate          结束会议╱辩论                          ◆          to close a case/an investigation          结案；结束调查                          ◆          to close an account            (= to stop keeping money in a bank account)                    注销账户                          ◆          The subject is now closed            (= we will not discuss it again).                    这个话题的讨论现在已告结束。                          OPP                                                    open                                                                finance        金融                    6                  [intransitive          ]                          close(at sth)                          to be worth a particular amount at the end of the day's business            收盘                                    ◆          Shares in the company closed at 265p.          这家公司的股票收盘价为 265 便士。                          ◆          closing prices          收盘价                            distance/difference        距离；差别                    7                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          close(sth)                          to make the distance or difference between two people or things smaller; to become smaller or narrower            （使）缩小，接近；变小；变窄                                    ◆          These measures are aimed at            closing the gapbetween rich and poor.                    这些措施旨在缩小贫富差距。                          ◆          The gap between the two top teams is closing all the time.          两支顶尖球队的差距一直在缩小。                            hold firmly        牢牢抓住                    8                  [transitive                ,         intransitive          ]                          close(sth) about/around/over sb/sth                          to hold sth/sb firmly            把…牢牢抱住（或抓住、握住）                                    ◆          She closed her hand over his.          她牢牢抓住他的手不放。                          ◆          Her hand closed over his.          她牢牢抓住他的手不放。                            IDIOMS              close the book on sth                              to stop doing sth because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution              （因相信不会成功或没有结论而）放弃                                            ◆            The police have closed the book on the case              (= they have stopped trying to solve it).                        警方已经放弃侦破此案。                                      close its doors                              (of a business, etc.            企业等            )                                to stop trading              停业；歇业；关闭                                            ◆            The factory closed its doors for the last time in 2009.            这家工厂最后于 2009 年关闭。                                      close your ˈmind to sth                              to refuse to think about sth as a possibility              对…拒不考虑（或置之不理、置若罔闻）                                                  close ˈranks                  1                      if 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。                                    2                      if soldiers              close ranks,they move closer together in order to defend themselves              （士兵）成密集队形，相互靠拢                                                  ☞more at                                    door                              ,                                    ear                              ,                                    eye                                   n.                            PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌclose ˈdown                              (              BrE)                        when a radio or television station              closes down,it stops broadcasting at the end of the day              （电台或电视台在一天的播送后）结束播放，停止播音                                            ☞related noun                                                            close-down                                                                                ˌclose ˈdown | ˌclose sth↔ˈdown                  =                                                            close                                            1                               (4                )                                                          ◆            All the steelworks around here were closed down in the 1980s.            这一带的所有钢铁厂都在 20 世纪 80 年代倒闭了。                                ☞related noun                                                            close-down                                                                          OPP                                          open up                                                                ˌclose ˈin                  1                      when the days              close in,they become gradually shorter during the autumn/fall              （秋季白天）逐渐变短                                                2                      if the weather              closes in,it gets worse              （天气）变坏                                                3                      when the night              closes in,it gets darker              （夜色）加浓；（夜幕）降临                                            ◆            They huddled around the fire as the night closed in.            夜幕降临的时候，他们聚拢在炉火旁。                                      ˌclose ˈin (on sb/sth)                              to move nearer to sb/sth, especially in order to attack them              （尤指为了进攻）逼近，靠近                                            ◆            The lions closed in on their prey.            狮子逼近它们的猎物。                                      ˌclose sth↔ˈoff                              to separate sth from other parts so that people cannot use it              隔离；封锁                                            ◆            The entrance to the train station was closed off following the explosion.            爆炸发生后随即封锁了火车站入口。                                      ˌclose ˈout sth        (          NAmE)                          1                      to sell goods very cheaply in order to get rid of them quickly              削价销售；清仓处理；大甩卖                                            ☞related noun                                                            closeout                                                                              2                      to finish or settle sth              结束；了结                                            ◆            A rock concert closed out the festivities.            一场摇滚音乐会为庆典活动画下句点。                                      ˌclose ˈover sb/sth                              to surround and cover sb/sth              环绕；遮盖；淹没                                            ◆            The water closed over his head.            水没过他的头顶。                                      ˌclose ˈup                  1                      when a wound              closes up,it heals              （伤口）愈合                                                2                      to hide your thoughts or emotions              隐瞒，掩饰（思想感情）                                            ◆            She closed up when I asked about her family.            我问起她的家人时她避而不谈。                                      ˌclose ˈup | ˌclose sth↔ˈup                  1                      to shut and lock sth such as a shop/store or a building, especially for a short period of time              （尤指临时）关门停业，锁上门                                            ◆            Why don't we close up and go out for lunch?            我们何不关上门出去吃顿午饭？                                ◆            Can the last one out close up the office?            最后离开的人把办公室锁上好吗？                                OPP                                          open up                                                              2                      to come closer together; to bring people or things closer together              （使）靠拢，靠紧                                            ◆            Traffic was heavy and cars were closing up behind each other.            交通拥挤不堪，汽车一辆紧挨一辆地前行。                                    3                      to become narrower and less open              变狭窄                                            ◆            Every time he tried to speak, his throat closed up with fear.            每当他试图讲话时，他都害怕得喉咙发紧说不出话来。                                OPP                                          open up                                                                              noun                    [singular      ]              (        formal)            the end of a period of time or an activity        （一段时间或活动的）结束，终结，终了                    ◆      at the close of the 17th century      在 17 世纪末              ◆      His life was        drawing to a close.            他的生命正走向终点。              ◆      Can we        bringthis meeting        to a close?            我们可以结束会议了吗？                  WHICH WORD? 词语辨析                                      close / shut                      You can              closeand              shutdoors, windows, your eyes, mouth, etc.              关门、关窗、闭眼、闭嘴等用 close 或 shut 均可。                                            ■                          Shutcan suggest more noise and is often found in phrases such as              slammed shut,              banged shut,              snapped shut.                              *shut 可含发出较大声音之意，常见于 slammed shut、banged shut、snapped shut （砰的一声关上）等短语中。                                                          ■                          Shutis also usually used for containers such as boxes, suitcases, etc.              关上盒子、手提箱等亦常用 shut。                                            ■            To talk about the time when shops, offices, etc. are not open, use              closeor              shut.              商店、办事处等停业或不办公用 close 或 shut 均可：                                      ◆              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              closedor              shut(              NAmEusually              closed).              亦可用 closed 或 shut （美式英语常用 closed）表示：                                      ◆              The store is closed/shut today.              这家商店今天不营业。                        Especially in              NAmE,              shutcan sound less polite.              尤其在美式英语中，shut 听起来欠礼貌。                                            ■                          Closedis used in front of a noun, but              shutis not.                              *closed 可用于名词前，shut 则不能：                                                    ◆              a closed window              关着的窗户                                            ■            We usually use              closedabout roads, airports, etc.              道路封闭、机场关闭等常用 closed：                                      ◆              The road is closed because of the snow.              这条路因下雪而封闭。                                            ■                          Closeis also used in formal English to talk about ending a meeting or conversation.                              *close 亦用于正式英语中，表示结束会议或谈话。                                                                    close              /        kləʊz                ;          NAmE                kloʊz                /                        close      2              ★                    /        kləʊs                ;          NAmE                kloʊs                /                              adjective                ,                  adverb                ,                  noun                                    ☞see also                                            close                                1                            close      closes      closed      closing                            adjective        ★                                  (              closer        ,        clos·est            )              near        接近                    1        ★                  [not usually before noun          ]                          close(to sb/sth)                |                  close(together)                          near in space or time            （在空间、时间上）接近                                    ◆          Our new house is close to the school.          我们的新房子离学校很近。                          ◆          I had no idea the beach was so close.          我不知道海滩会这么近。                          ◆          The two buildings are            close together.                    两座建筑物相距很近。                          ◆          This is the closest we can get to the beach by car.          开车去海滩到了这儿就再也不能往前走了。                          ◆          We all have to work            in close proximity            (= near each other).                    我们都不得不紧挨在一起工作。                          ◆          The President was shot            at close range            (= from a short distance away).                    总统遭到了近距离的枪击。                          ◆          The children are close to each other in age.          这些儿童彼此的年龄很接近。                          ◆          Their birthdays are very            close together.                    他们的生日挨得很近。                          ☞note at                                                    near                                                                almost/likely        几乎；可能                    2        ★                  [not before noun          ]                          closeto sth                |                  closeto doing sth                          almost in a particular state; likely to do sth soon            几乎（处于某种状态）；可能（快要做某事）                                    ◆          He was close to tears.          他几乎掉眼泪了。                          ◆          The new library is close to completion.          新图书馆快要竣工了。                          ◆          She knew she was close to death.          她知道自己已命不久矣。                          ◆          We are close to signing the agreement.          我们可能很快要签订协议。                            relationship        关系                    3        ★                  close(to sb)                          knowing sb very well and liking them very much            亲密的；密切的                                    ◆          Jo is a very            close friend.                    乔是一位很亲密的朋友。                          ◆          She is very close to her father.          她和父亲的关系很亲密。                          ◆          She and her father are very close.          她和她父亲很亲。                          ◆          We're a very close family.          我们全家彼此亲密无间。                            4        ★                  near in family relationship            （家庭关系）亲近的                                    ◆          close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters          近亲，如父母和兄弟姊妹                          OPP                                                    distant                                                                5        ★                  very involved in the work or activities of sb else, usually seeing and talking to them regularly            （与某人的工作或活动）紧密相关的，密切的                                    ◆          He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers.          他是首相最亲信的顾问之一。                          ◆          The college has close links with many other institutions.          这所学院与其他许多的机构有着紧密的联系。                          ◆          She has kept in            close contactwith the victims' families.                    她与受害者的家人一直保持着密切的联系。                          ◆          We keep in            close touchwith the police.                    我们与警方保持着密切联系。                            careful        仔细                    6        ★                  [only before noun          ]                          careful and thorough            细致的；严密的；周密的                                    ◆          Take a            close lookat this photograph.                    仔细看看这张照片。                          ◆                      On closer examinationthe painting proved to be a fake.                    经过更加仔细的查看，那幅画被证实是件赝品。                          ◆          Pay            close attentionto what I am telling you.                    要认真听我给你讲的话。                            similar        相似                    7        ★                  close(to sth)                          very similar to sth else or to an amount            酷似的；几乎相等的                                    ◆          There's a close resemblance            (= they look very similar).                    彼此间有酷似之处。                          ◆          His feeling for her was close to hatred.          他对她的感情近乎仇恨。                          ◆          The total was close to 20% of the workforce.          总数接近劳动力的 20%。                          ◆          We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get.          我们尽量使颜色搭配协调，但最好也只能做到这样了。                            competition/election, etc.        竞争、选举等                    8        ★                  won by only a small amount or distance            实力相差无几的；仅以些微之差获胜的                                    ◆          a            close contest/match/election                    双方实力很接近的竞赛╱比赛；胜负双方差距很小的选举                          ◆          It was a very            close finish.                    比赛结果的胜负双方差距极小。                          ◆          I think it's going to be close.          我认为这将是一场势均力敌的角逐。                          ◆          Our team came a            close second            (= nearly won).                    我们队的得分与第一名相差很小，屈居第二。                          ◆          The game was closer than the score suggests.          双方实力比得分所显示的要更接近。                          ◆          The result is going to be            too close to call            (= either side may win).                    双方实力非常接近，因此结果无法预料。                            almost bad result        近乎于不好的结果                    9                  used to describe sth, usually a dangerous or unpleasant situation, that nearly happens            （通常指危险或不愉快的情况几乎发生）差一点儿，险些                                    ◆          Phew! That was close—that car nearly hit us.          啊！好险！那辆车差点儿撞上我们。                          ◆          We caught the bus in the end but it was close            (= we nearly missed it).                    虽然我们最后总算赶上了那趟公共汽车，但也是够悬的。                            without space        无空间                    10                  with little or no space in between            空隙极小的；无空隙的；密集的；紧凑的                                    ◆          over 1 000 pages of close print                      *1 000 多页字体密集的印刷品                                    ◆          The soldiers advanced in close formation.          士兵排着密集的队形前进。                            cut short        剪短                    11                  cut very short, near to the skin            剪到齐根的；剪得很短的                                    ◆          a            close haircut/shave                    剪到齐根的头发；刮剃干净                            guarded        戒备                    12                  [only before noun          ]                          carefully guarded            严加戒备的；守卫严密的                                    ◆          The donor's identity is a            close secret.                    捐赠人的身分是保密的。                          ◆          She was kept under            close arrest.                    她被严密监禁。                            weather/room        天气；房间                    13                  warm in an uncomfortable way because there does not seem to be enough fresh air            闷热的；不通风的                                    SYN                                                    stuffy                                                                private        私人                    14                  [not before noun          ]                          close(about sth)                          not willing to give personal information about yourself            （对自己的个人信息）守口如瓶                                    ◆          He was close about his past.          他对他的过去守口如瓶。                            mean        吝啬                    15                  [not before noun          ]                          (            BrE)                    not liking to spend money            吝啬；小气                                    ◆          She's always been very close with her money.          她用钱总是很吝啬。                            phonetics        语音学                    16                  (          also          high          )                          (of a vowel          元音          )                          produced with the mouth in a relatively closed position            闭塞音的，闭的（发音时口形相对闭合的）                                    ☞compare                                                    open                                                   adj.                           (19              )                                                                    ▶                close·ly                  ★                          /          ˈkləʊsli                    ;            NAmE                    ˈkloʊsli                    /                          adverb                                      ◆          I sat and watched everyone very closely            (= carefully).                    我坐着仔细观察每一个人。                          ◆          He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family.          他走进房间，后面紧跟着他的家人。                          ◆          a closely contested election          实力相差无几的竞选                          ◆          She closely resembled her mother at the same age.          她与她母亲在相同的年龄时长相酷似。                          ◆          The two events are closely connected.          两起事件之间有密切的联系。                                    close·ness                  /          ˈkləʊsnəs                    ;            NAmE                    ˈkloʊsnəs                    /                          noun                          [uncountable          ]                                  IDIOMS              at/from ˌclose ˈquarters                              very near              很近；非常靠近                                            ◆            fighting at close quarters            近距离作战                                      close, but no ciˈgar                              (              informal) (              especially NAmE)                        used to tell sb that their attempt or guess was almost but not quite successful              很接近，但还是错了；猜得差不多，但不完全对                                                  a ˌclose ˈcall/ˈshave                              (              informal)                        a situation in which you only just manage to avoid an accident, etc.              侥幸避免事故；侥幸脱险；幸免于难                                                  a close ˈthing                              a situation in which success or failure is equally possible              成败机会各半                                            ◆            We got him out in the end, but it was a close thing.            我们最后总算把他救了出来，可那是真险啊。                                      close to ˈhome                              if a remark or topic of discussion is              close to home,it is accurate or connected with you in a way that makes you uncomfortable or embarrassed              （话语或讨论的话题）因点中要害而使人局促不安（或尴尬）                                            ◆            Her remarks about me were embarrassingly close to home.            她说我的那些话使我尴尬不已。                                      keep a close ˈeye/ˈwatch on sb/sth                              to watch sb/sth carefully              密切注视；严密监视                                            ◆            Over the next few months we will keep a close eye on sales.            在今后的几个月里我们将密切关注销售情况。                                      ☞more at                                    hand                                   n.            ,                                    heart                                                    adverb                    (              closer        ,        clos·est            )              near; not far away        接近；靠近；紧挨着；不远地                    ◆      They sat        close together.            他们紧挨着坐在一起。              ◆      Don't        cometoo        close!            别靠得太近！              ◆      She        heldTom        closeand pressed her cheek to his.            她紧紧地抱着汤姆，并把脸紧贴在他的脸上。              ◆      I couldn't        get closeenough to see.            我无法靠得很近去看清楚。              ◆      A second police car followed        close behind.            第二辆警车紧紧跟在后面。              IDIOMS              close at ˈhand                              near; in a place where sb/sth can be reached easily              在附近；在触手可及的地方                                            ◆            There are good cafes and a restaurant close at hand.            附近有几家挺不错的咖啡馆和一家餐馆。                                      close ˈby (sb/sth)                              at a short distance (from sb/sth)              （离…）不远；在不远处；在近旁                                            ◆            Our friends live close by.            我们的朋友住得不远。                                ◆            The route passes close by the town.            这条路离那座城镇不远。                                      close on | close to                              almost; nearly              几乎；接近；差不多                                            ◆            She is close on sixty.            她快满六十岁了。                                ◆            It is close on midnight.            时近午夜。                                ◆            a profit close to £200 million            接近 2 亿英镑的利润                                      a close run ˈthing                              a situation in which sb only just wins or loses, for example in a competition or an election              （比赛或选举等中的）险胜，差距很小的败北                                                  close ˈto | close ˈup                              in a position very near to sth              在很近处；很近地                                            ◆            The picture looks very different when you see it close to.            这幅画贴近看时就很不一样。                                      close up to sb/sth                              very near in space to sb/sth              （在空间上）离…很近                                            ◆            She snuggled close up to him.            她紧紧地依偎着他。                                      come close (to sth/to doing sth)                              to almost reach or do sth              几乎达到；差不多                                            ◆            He'd come close to death.            他曾与死神擦肩而过。                                ◆            We didn't win but we came close.            我们输了，但离赢只差了那么一小点儿。                                      run sb/sth ˈclose                              (              BrE)                        to be nearly as good, fast, successful, etc. as sb/sth else              与…不相上下；可与…媲美                                            ◆            Germany ran Argentina very close in the final.            在决赛中，德国队发挥得几乎和阿根廷队一样出色。                                      ☞more at                                    card                                   n.            ,                                    mark                                   n.            ,                                    sail                                   v.                                  noun                    1      (        BrE)                    (especially in street names        尤用于街道名称        )                    a street that is closed at one end          一端不通的街道；死胡同；死巷道                            ◆        Brookside Close        布鲁克赛德巷                    2              the grounds and buildings that surround and belong to a          cathedral          大教堂所属的周围场地及建筑物                                close              /        kləʊs                ; 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Collins	close 1. SHUTTING OR COMPLETING 关闭；结束 2. NEARNESS； ADJECTIVE USES 接近；形容词用法 3. NEARNESS； VERB USES 接近；动词用法 4. USED AS A ROAD NAME 用于街道名称 Part-1 1 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)关闭；（使）合上 When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered. [V n] [V] [V-ed] If you are cold, close the window... 要是冷就把窗户关上。 Zacharias heard the door close... 扎卡赖亚斯听见门关上了。 Keep the curtains closed. 别拉开窗帘。 2 [VERB 动词]合上，合拢(书、伞等) When you close something such as an open book or umbrella, you move the different parts of it together. [V n] Slowly he closed the book. 他慢慢合上书。 3 [VERB 动词]关闭(计算机文档、窗口等) If you close something such as a computer file or window, you give the computer an instruction to remove it from the screen. [V n] [COMPUTING 计算机] To close your document, press CTRL+W on your keyboard. 关闭文件时要同时按键盘上的CTRL键和W键。 4 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](眼睛)闭上；合上（眼睛） When you close your eyes or your eyes close, your eyelids move downwards, so that you can no longer see. [V n] [V] Bess closed her eyes and fell asleep... 贝丝合上眼睛睡着了。 When we sneeze, our eyes close. 打喷嚏的时候眼睛会闭上。 5 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)暂时性关闭，（使）暂停营业；关门 When a place closes or is closed, work or activity stops there for a short period. [V] [V n] [V-ed] Shops close only on Christmas Day and New Year's Day... 商店只在圣诞日和元旦停业。 It was Saturday； they could close the office early... 那天是星期六，他们可以早点下班。 Government troops closed the airport... 政府军关闭了机场。 The restaurant was closed for the night. 餐馆晚上打烊了。 6 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](工厂、商店、学校等)永久性关闭；(使)停业；(使)倒闭 If a place such as a factory, shop, or school closes, or if it is closed, all work or activity stops there permanently. [V] [V n] [V P n (not pron)] [V P] [Also V n P] Many enterprises will be forced to close... 很多家企业将被迫倒闭。 If they do close the local college I'll have to go to Worcester. 如果他们真把本地的大学关闭了，我就得去伍斯特上大学了。 Close down means the same as close .close down 同 close Minford closed down the business and went into politics... 明福德弃商从政了。 Many of the smaller stores have closed down. 很多规模稍小的店铺已经倒闭了。 closing ...since the closing of the steelworks in nearby Duquesne in 1984. 自从1984年附近迪尤肯的钢铁厂停产以来 7 [VERB 动词]封闭，封锁(街道、边界) To close a road or border means to block it in order to prevent people from using it. [V n] They were cut off from the West in 1948 when their government closed that border crossing. 1948年政府关闭那个边境关口之后，他们便与西方国家隔绝开了。 8 [VERB 动词]结束，终止(谈话、事件等) To close a conversation, event, or matter means to bring it to an end or to complete it. [V n] [V-ed] [V-ing] Judge Isabel Oliva said last night: 'I have closed the case. There was no foul play.'... 昨晚伊莎贝尔·奥利娃法官说：“此案我已审结，并无谋杀嫌疑。” He needs another $30,000 to close the deal... 他还需要3万美元才能做成这笔买卖。 The Prime Minister is said to now consider the matter closed. 据说首相现在认为此事已了结。 ...the closing ceremony of the National Political Conference. 全国政治大会闭幕式 9 [VERB 动词]结清撤销，注销(银行账户) If you close a bank account, you take all your money out of it and inform the bank that you will no longer be using the account. [V n] He had closed his account with the bank five years earlier. 早在5年前他就在这家银行销户了。 10 [VERB 动词](股票等)收盘 On the stock market or the currency markets, if a share price or a currency closes at a particular value, that is its value at the end of the day's business. [V prep/adv] [V adj-compar] [BUSINESS 商] Dawson shares closed at 219p, up 5p... 道森股票以219便士收盘，上涨了5便士。 The US dollar closed higher in Tokyo today. 东京今天美元收高。 11 [N-SING 单数名词]结束；终止 The close of a period of time or an activity is the end of it. To bring or draw something to a close means to end it. [oft the N of n] By the close of business last night, most of the big firms were hailing yesterday's actions as a success... 昨晚交易结束的时候，多数大公司都称赞当天的活动取得了成功。 Brian's retirement brings to a close a glorious chapter in British football history... 布莱恩的挂靴为英国足球史上光辉的一章画上了休止符。 As 1999 draws to a close, the story is changing. 1999年即将结束时，情况有了变化。 12 See also:closed ；closing. to close the door on something ； →see: door ； to close your eyes to something→see: eye ； to close ranks→see: rank ；相关词组： close down close off close up Part-2 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]近的；接近的 If one thing or person is close to another, there is only a very small distance between them. [v-link ADJ] Her lips were close to his head and her breath tickled his ear... 她的嘴唇贴近他的头，她的呼吸让他耳朵发痒。 The whales were too close； this posed an immediate problem for my photography... 鲸鱼离得太近，这成了我眼下拍摄面临的迫切问题。 The man moved closer, lowering his voice... 那位男子靠近了一步，压低声音。 The tables were pushed close together so diners could talk across the aisles. 桌子被往一块推，这样吃饭的人就能隔着过道说话。 closely They crowded more closely around the stretcher... 他们在担架旁围得更紧了。 Wherever they went they were closely followed by security men. 不管上哪儿，保安人员都紧跟在他们身后。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]亲近的；亲密的 You say that people are close to each other when they like each other very much and know each other very well. [oft ADJ to n] She and Linda became very close... 她和琳达变得非常亲密。 As a little girl, Karan was closest to her sister Gail... 卡兰小的时候和姐姐盖尔最亲。 I shared a house with a close friend from school... 我和一个要好的同学合住一套房子。 I had a close relationship with my grandfather. 我和爷爷很亲。 closeness I asked whether her closeness to her mother ever posed any problems. 我问她，她和妈妈之间的亲密关系是否曾带来过任何问题。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](血缘关系)近的；近亲的 Your close relatives are the members of your family who are most directly related to you, for example your parents and your brothers or sisters. [ADJ n] ...large changes such as the birth of a child or death of a close relative. 像孩子出生或近亲去世这样的大变故 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（盟友、伙伴）交往密切的，亲密的 A close ally or partner of someone knows them well and is very involved in their work. [usu ADJ n] He was once regarded as one of Mr Brown's closest political advisers... 他曾一度被视作布朗先生最为亲信的政治顾问之一。 A senior source close to Mr Blair told us: 'Our position has not changed.' 和布莱尔先生关系密切的一位高层人士告诉我们说：“我们的立场没有改变。” 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](联系或合作)密切的 Close contact or co-operation involves seeing or communicating with someone often. [ADJ n] Both nations are seeking closer links with the West... 两国都在寻求与西方国家建立更为紧密的联系。 He lived alone, keeping close contact with his three grown-up sons. 他一个人住，与3个已经长大成人的儿子经常联系。 closely We work closely with the careers officers in schools. 我们与学校的就业顾问密切合作。 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](联系)紧密的；酷似的 If there is a close connection or resemblance between two things, they are strongly connected or are very similar. [usu ADJ n] There is a close connection between pain and tension... 疼痛和紧张之间有着紧密的联系。 Clare's close resemblance to his elder sister invoked a deep dislike in him. 克莱尔酷似他姐姐，这引起他极大的反感。 closely ...a pattern closely resembling a cross. 一个酷似十字架的图案 ...fruits closely related to the orange. 与柑橘有密切关联的水果 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](检查或观察)仔细的，彻底的 Close inspection or observation of something is careful and thorough. He discovered, on closer inspection, that the rocks contained gold... 经过更为仔细的探察，他发现这些岩石含金。 All these definitions, while sounding impressive, do not stand up under close scrutiny... 所有这些定义虽然听上去煞有其事，但都经不起推敲。 Let's have a closer look. 让我们更仔细地看一看。 closely If you look closely at many of the problems in society, you'll see evidence of racial discrimination. 仔细研究一下社会上的许多问题，就会发现种族歧视的证据。 8 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](竞争或选举)势均力敌的，难分高下的 A close competition or election is won or seems likely to be won by only a small amount. It is still a close contest between two leading opposition parties... 这仍然是两大主要反对党之间一场势均力敌的较量。 It's going to be very close. 结果会不相上下。 closely This will be a closely fought race. 这将是一场势均力敌的比赛。 9 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]接近的；快要…的；即将…的 If you are close to something or if it is close, it is likely to happen or come soon. If you are close to doing something, you are likely to do it soon. [v-link ADJ] She sounded close to tears... 她听上去要哭了。 Drought has left more than two million people close to starvation... 干旱让两百多万人濒临饿死。 A senior White House official said the agreement is close... 白宫的一位高级官员说即将达成协议。 He's close to signing a contract. 他即将签下一份合同。 10 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]近乎于…的；差点…的 If something is close or comes close to something else, it almost is, does, or experiences that thing. [v-link ADJ] There is a simplicity about the interior which comes close to blandness... 室内布置得很简单，几乎有点平淡无奇。 An airliner came close to disaster while approaching Heathrow Airport... 一架大型客机在飞近希思罗机场时差点儿发生空难。 Her desire was closer to passion than love. 她的欲望更近似于激情，而非爱情。 11 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]闷热的；不通风的 If the atmosphere somewhere is close, it is unpleasantly warm with not enough air. 12 [PHRASE 短语]在附近；在近旁 Something that is close by or close at hand is near to you. [usu v-link PHR] Did a new hairdressing shop open close by?... 附近是不是新开了一家理发店？ His wife remains behind in Germany, but Jason, his 18-year-old son, is closer at hand. 他的妻子还留在德国，但他18岁的儿子贾森就在身边。 13 [PHRASE 短语]勉强脱险；幸免于难 If you describe an event as a close shave, a close thing, or a close call, you mean that an accident or a disaster very nearly happened. You had a close shave, but you knew when you accepted this job that there would be risks. 你这次侥幸脱险，不过在接受这项工作的时候，你就知道会有一些危险。 14 [PHRASE 短语]仔细观察；严密注视 If you keep a close eye on someone or something or keep a close watch on them, you observe them carefully to make sure they are progressing as you want them to. [V inflects] The President's foreign policy team are keeping a close eye on events. 总统的外交政策团队正密切关注事态发展。 15 [PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]接近于(某数量或距离) Close to a particular amount or distance means slightly less than that amount or distance. In British English, you can also say close on a particular amount or distance. [PREP amount] Sisulu spent close to 30 years in prison... 西苏卢在监狱里度过了将近30年的时光。 Close to 50,000 people took part... 近5万人参加。 Catering may now account for close on a quarter of pub turnover. 承办酒席现在可能占酒吧营业额的近1/4。 16 [PHRASE 短语]See also:close-up ；在近处；凑近地 If you look at something close up or close to, you look at it when you are very near to it. [usu PHR after v] They always look smaller close up. 凑近看时，它们总是显得小一些。 17 [PHRASE 短语](比赛、选举等)势均力敌 If something such as a competition or an election is too close to call, it is not possible to predict who will win because it seems likely to be won by only a very small margin. [PHR with cl] [JOURNALISM 新闻] In the Senate, the count is too close to call at this point. 参议院现在的票数还难分上下。 18 at close quarters→see: quarter ； at close range→see: range ； Part-3 1 [VERB 动词]靠近；接近 If you are closing on someone or something that you are following, you are getting nearer and nearer to them. [V on n] [Also V] I was within 15 seconds of the guy in second place and closing on him. 我和处在第二名的男子相差不到15秒，而且正在逐渐赶上他。相关词组： close in Part-4 1 [N-IN-NAMES 名称名词](用于英国的一些街名中)巷，小街 Close is used in the names of some streets in Britain. [n N] ...116 Dendridge Close. 登德里奇巷116号
Oxford	close 1 ★ / kləʊz ; NAmE kloʊz / verb , noun ☞see also close 2 close closes closed closing verb ★ window/door, etc. 窗、门等 1 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] close(sth) to put sth into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this position 关；关闭；闭上 SYN shut ◆ Would anyone mind if I closed the window? 我关上窗户会有人介意吗？ ◆ She closed the gate behind her. 她随手关上了身后的大门。 ◆ It's dark now—let's close the curtains. 天黑了，咱们拉上窗帘吧。 ◆ I closed my eyes against the bright light. 我闭上眼睛以防强光的照射。 ◆ The doors open and close automatically. 这些门自动开关。 OPP open book/umbrella, etc. 书、伞等 2 ★ [transitive ] closesth (up) to move the parts of sth together so that it is no longer open 合上；合拢 SYN shut ◆ to close a book/an umbrella 合上书；收起伞 OPP open shop/store/business, etc. 店铺、商店、生意等 3 ★ [transitive , often passive , intransitive ] to make the work of a shop/store, etc. stop for a period of time; to not be open for people to use （使）关门，关闭（一段时间）；不开放 closesth (for sth) ◆ The museum has been closed for renovation. 博物馆已闭馆整修。 closesth (to sb/sth) ◆ The road was closed to traffic for two days. 这条路已经封闭两天了。 close(for sth) ◆ What time does the bank close? 那家银行什么时候关门？ ◆ We close for lunch between twelve and two. 十二点至两点是我们的午餐打烊时间。 OPP open 4 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] close(sth) ( also ˌclose ˈdown , ˌclose sth↔ˈdown ) if a company, shop/store, etc. closes,or if you closeit, it stops operating as a business 停业；关闭；歇业；倒闭 ◆ The club was closed by the police. 那家夜总会被警察查封了。 ◆ The hospital closed at the end of last year. 这所医院去年年底关闭。 ◆ The play closed after just three nights. 这部剧仅上演了三个晚上就停演了。 OPP open end 结束 5 ★ [transitive , intransitive ] to end or make sth end （使）结束，终止 ◆ The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. 会议将在晚上 10 点结束。 ◆ The offer closes at the end of the week. 优惠将在本周末截止。 closesth ◆ to close a meeting/debate 结束会议╱辩论 ◆ to close a case/an investigation 结案；结束调查 ◆ to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) 注销账户 ◆ The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). 这个话题的讨论现在已告结束。 OPP open finance 金融 6 [intransitive ] close(at sth) to be worth a particular amount at the end of the day's business 收盘 ◆ Shares in the company closed at 265p. 这家公司的股票收盘价为 265 便士。 ◆ closing prices 收盘价 distance/difference 距离；差别 7 [transitive , intransitive ] close(sth) to make the distance or difference between two people or things smaller; to become smaller or narrower （使）缩小，接近；变小；变窄 ◆ These measures are aimed at closing the gapbetween rich and poor. 这些措施旨在缩小贫富差距。 ◆ The gap between the two top teams is closing all the time. 两支顶尖球队的差距一直在缩小。 hold firmly 牢牢抓住 8 [transitive , intransitive ] close(sth) about/around/over sb/sth to hold sth/sb firmly 把…牢牢抱住（或抓住、握住） ◆ She closed her hand over his. 她牢牢抓住他的手不放。 ◆ Her hand closed over his. 她牢牢抓住他的手不放。 IDIOMS close the book on sth to stop doing sth because you no longer believe you will be successful or will find a solution （因相信不会成功或没有结论而）放弃 ◆ The police have closed the book on the case (= they have stopped trying to solve it). 警方已经放弃侦破此案。 close its doors (of a business, etc. 企业等 ) to stop trading 停业；歇业；关闭 ◆ The factory closed its doors for the last time in 2009. 这家工厂最后于 2009 年关闭。 close your ˈmind to sth to refuse to think about sth as a possibility 对…拒不考虑（或置之不理、置若罔闻） close ˈranks 1 if 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。 2 if soldiers close ranks,they move closer together in order to defend themselves （士兵）成密集队形，相互靠拢 ☞more at door , ear , eye n. PHRASAL VERBS ˌclose ˈdown ( BrE) when a radio or television station closes down,it stops broadcasting at the end of the day （电台或电视台在一天的播送后）结束播放，停止播音 ☞related noun close-down ˌclose ˈdown \| ˌclose sth↔ˈdown = close 1 (4 ) ◆ All the steelworks around here were closed down in the 1980s. 这一带的所有钢铁厂都在 20 世纪 80 年代倒闭了。 ☞related noun close-down OPP open up ˌclose ˈin 1 when the days close in,they become gradually shorter during the autumn/fall （秋季白天）逐渐变短 2 if the weather closes in,it gets worse （天气）变坏 3 when the night closes in,it gets darker （夜色）加浓；（夜幕）降临 ◆ They huddled around the fire as the night closed in. 夜幕降临的时候，他们聚拢在炉火旁。 ˌclose ˈin (on sb/sth) to move nearer to sb/sth, especially in order to attack them （尤指为了进攻）逼近，靠近 ◆ The lions closed in on their prey. 狮子逼近它们的猎物。 ˌclose sth↔ˈoff to separate sth from other parts so that people cannot use it 隔离；封锁 ◆ The entrance to the train station was closed off following the explosion. 爆炸发生后随即封锁了火车站入口。 ˌclose ˈout sth ( NAmE) 1 to sell goods very cheaply in order to get rid of them quickly 削价销售；清仓处理；大甩卖 ☞related noun closeout 2 to finish or settle sth 结束；了结 ◆ A rock concert closed out the festivities. 一场摇滚音乐会为庆典活动画下句点。 ˌclose ˈover sb/sth to surround and cover sb/sth 环绕；遮盖；淹没 ◆ The water closed over his head. 水没过他的头顶。 ˌclose ˈup 1 when a wound closes up,it heals （伤口）愈合 2 to hide your thoughts or emotions 隐瞒，掩饰（思想感情） ◆ She closed up when I asked about her family. 我问起她的家人时她避而不谈。 ˌclose ˈup \| ˌclose sth↔ˈup 1 to shut and lock sth such as a shop/store or a building, especially for a short period of time （尤指临时）关门停业，锁上门 ◆ Why don't we close up and go out for lunch? 我们何不关上门出去吃顿午饭？ ◆ Can the last one out close up the office? 最后离开的人把办公室锁上好吗？ OPP open up 2 to come closer together; to bring people or things closer together （使）靠拢，靠紧 ◆ Traffic was heavy and cars were closing up behind each other. 交通拥挤不堪，汽车一辆紧挨一辆地前行。 3 to become narrower and less open 变狭窄 ◆ Every time he tried to speak, his throat closed up with fear. 每当他试图讲话时，他都害怕得喉咙发紧说不出话来。 OPP open up noun [singular ] ( formal) the end of a period of time or an activity （一段时间或活动的）结束，终结，终了 ◆ at the close of the 17th century 在 17 世纪末 ◆ His life was drawing to a close. 他的生命正走向终点。 ◆ Can we bringthis meeting to a close? 我们可以结束会议了吗？ WHICH WORD? 词语辨析 close / shut You can closeand shutdoors, windows, your eyes, mouth, etc. 关门、关窗、闭眼、闭嘴等用 close 或 shut 均可。 ■ Shutcan suggest more noise and is often found in phrases such as slammed shut, banged shut, snapped shut. shut 可含发出较大声音之意，常见于 slammed shut、banged shut、snapped shut （砰的一声关上）等短语中。 ■ Shutis also usually used for containers such as boxes, suitcases, etc. 关上盒子、手提箱等亦常用 shut。 ■ To talk about the time when shops, offices, etc. are not open, use closeor shut. 商店、办事处等停业或不办公用 close 或 shut 均可： ◆ 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 closedor shut( NAmEusually closed). 亦可用 closed 或 shut （美式英语常用 closed）表示： ◆ The store is closed/shut today. 这家商店今天不营业。 Especially in NAmE, shutcan sound less polite. 尤其在美式英语中，shut 听起来欠礼貌。 ■ Closedis used in front of a noun, but shutis not. closed 可用于名词前，shut 则不能： ◆ a closed window 关着的窗户 ■ We usually use closedabout roads, airports, etc. 道路封闭、机场关闭等常用 closed： ◆ The road is closed because of the snow. 这条路因下雪而封闭。 ■ Closeis also used in formal English to talk about ending a meeting or conversation. close 亦用于正式英语中，表示结束会议或谈话。 close / kləʊz ; NAmE kloʊz / close 2 ★ / kləʊs ; NAmE kloʊs / adjective , adverb , noun ☞see also close 1 close closes closed closing adjective ★ ( closer , clos·est ) near 接近 1 ★ [not usually before noun ] close(to sb/sth) \| close(together) near in space or time （在空间、时间上）接近 ◆ Our new house is close to the school. 我们的新房子离学校很近。 ◆ I had no idea the beach was so close. 我不知道海滩会这么近。 ◆ The two buildings are close together. 两座建筑物相距很近。 ◆ This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. 开车去海滩到了这儿就再也不能往前走了。 ◆ We all have to work in close proximity (= near each other). 我们都不得不紧挨在一起工作。 ◆ The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). 总统遭到了近距离的枪击。 ◆ The children are close to each other in age. 这些儿童彼此的年龄很接近。 ◆ Their birthdays are very close together. 他们的生日挨得很近。 ☞note at near almost/likely 几乎；可能 2 ★ [not before noun ] closeto sth \| closeto doing sth almost in a particular state; likely to do sth soon 几乎（处于某种状态）；可能（快要做某事） ◆ He was close to tears. 他几乎掉眼泪了。 ◆ The new library is close to completion. 新图书馆快要竣工了。 ◆ She knew she was close to death. 她知道自己已命不久矣。 ◆ We are close to signing the agreement. 我们可能很快要签订协议。 relationship 关系 3 ★ close(to sb) knowing sb very well and liking them very much 亲密的；密切的 ◆ Jo is a very close friend. 乔是一位很亲密的朋友。 ◆ She is very close to her father. 她和父亲的关系很亲密。 ◆ She and her father are very close. 她和她父亲很亲。 ◆ We're a very close family. 我们全家彼此亲密无间。 4 ★ near in family relationship （家庭关系）亲近的 ◆ close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters 近亲，如父母和兄弟姊妹 OPP distant 5 ★ very involved in the work or activities of sb else, usually seeing and talking to them regularly （与某人的工作或活动）紧密相关的，密切的 ◆ He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. 他是首相最亲信的顾问之一。 ◆ The college has close links with many other institutions. 这所学院与其他许多的机构有着紧密的联系。 ◆ She has kept in close contactwith the victims' families. 她与受害者的家人一直保持着密切的联系。 ◆ We keep in close touchwith the police. 我们与警方保持着密切联系。 careful 仔细 6 ★ [only before noun ] careful and thorough 细致的；严密的；周密的 ◆ Take a close lookat this photograph. 仔细看看这张照片。 ◆ On closer examinationthe painting proved to be a fake. 经过更加仔细的查看，那幅画被证实是件赝品。 ◆ Pay close attentionto what I am telling you. 要认真听我给你讲的话。 similar 相似 7 ★ close(to sth) very similar to sth else or to an amount 酷似的；几乎相等的 ◆ There's a close resemblance (= they look very similar). 彼此间有酷似之处。 ◆ His feeling for her was close to hatred. 他对她的感情近乎仇恨。 ◆ The total was close to 20% of the workforce. 总数接近劳动力的 20%。 ◆ We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. 我们尽量使颜色搭配协调，但最好也只能做到这样了。 competition/election, etc. 竞争、选举等 8 ★ won by only a small amount or distance 实力相差无几的；仅以些微之差获胜的 ◆ a close contest/match/election 双方实力很接近的竞赛╱比赛；胜负双方差距很小的选举 ◆ It was a very close finish. 比赛结果的胜负双方差距极小。 ◆ I think it's going to be close. 我认为这将是一场势均力敌的角逐。 ◆ Our team came a close second (= nearly won). 我们队的得分与第一名相差很小，屈居第二。 ◆ The game was closer than the score suggests. 双方实力比得分所显示的要更接近。 ◆ The result is going to be too close to call (= either side may win). 双方实力非常接近，因此结果无法预料。 almost bad result 近乎于不好的结果 9 used to describe sth, usually a dangerous or unpleasant situation, that nearly happens （通常指危险或不愉快的情况几乎发生）差一点儿，险些 ◆ Phew! That was close—that car nearly hit us. 啊！好险！那辆车差点儿撞上我们。 ◆ We caught the bus in the end but it was close (= we nearly missed it). 虽然我们最后总算赶上了那趟公共汽车，但也是够悬的。 without space 无空间 10 with little or no space in between 空隙极小的；无空隙的；密集的；紧凑的 ◆ over 1 000 pages of close print 1 000 多页字体密集的印刷品 ◆ The soldiers advanced in close formation. 士兵排着密集的队形前进。 cut short 剪短 11 cut very short, near to the skin 剪到齐根的；剪得很短的 ◆ a close haircut/shave 剪到齐根的头发；刮剃干净 guarded 戒备 12 [only before noun ] carefully guarded 严加戒备的；守卫严密的 ◆ The donor's identity is a close secret. 捐赠人的身分是保密的。 ◆ She was kept under close arrest. 她被严密监禁。 weather/room 天气；房间 13 warm in an uncomfortable way because there does not seem to be enough fresh air 闷热的；不通风的 SYN stuffy private 私人 14 [not before noun ] close(about sth) not willing to give personal information about yourself （对自己的个人信息）守口如瓶 ◆ He was close about his past. 他对他的过去守口如瓶。 mean 吝啬 15 [not before noun ] ( BrE) not liking to spend money 吝啬；小气 ◆ She's always been very close with her money. 她用钱总是很吝啬。 phonetics 语音学 16 ( also high ) (of a vowel 元音 ) produced with the mouth in a relatively closed position 闭塞音的，闭的（发音时口形相对闭合的） ☞compare open adj. (19 ) ▶ close·ly ★ / ˈkləʊsli ; NAmE ˈkloʊsli / adverb ◆ I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). 我坐着仔细观察每一个人。 ◆ He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. 他走进房间，后面紧跟着他的家人。 ◆ a closely contested election 实力相差无几的竞选 ◆ She closely resembled her mother at the same age. 她与她母亲在相同的年龄时长相酷似。 ◆ The two events are closely connected. 两起事件之间有密切的联系。 close·ness / ˈkləʊsnəs ; NAmE ˈkloʊsnəs / noun [uncountable ] IDIOMS at/from ˌclose ˈquarters very near 很近；非常靠近 ◆ fighting at close quarters 近距离作战 close, but no ciˈgar ( informal) ( especially NAmE) used to tell sb that their attempt or guess was almost but not quite successful 很接近，但还是错了；猜得差不多，但不完全对 a ˌclose ˈcall/ˈshave ( informal) a situation in which you only just manage to avoid an accident, etc. 侥幸避免事故；侥幸脱险；幸免于难 a close ˈthing a situation in which success or failure is equally possible 成败机会各半 ◆ We got him out in the end, but it was a close thing. 我们最后总算把他救了出来，可那是真险啊。 close to ˈhome if a remark or topic of discussion is close to home,it is accurate or connected with you in a way that makes you uncomfortable or embarrassed （话语或讨论的话题）因点中要害而使人局促不安（或尴尬） ◆ Her remarks about me were embarrassingly close to home. 她说我的那些话使我尴尬不已。 keep a close ˈeye/ˈwatch on sb/sth to watch sb/sth carefully 密切注视；严密监视 ◆ Over the next few months we will keep a close eye on sales. 在今后的几个月里我们将密切关注销售情况。 ☞more at hand n. , heart adverb ( closer , clos·est ) near; not far away 接近；靠近；紧挨着；不远地 ◆ They sat close together. 他们紧挨着坐在一起。 ◆ Don't cometoo close! 别靠得太近！ ◆ She heldTom closeand pressed her cheek to his. 她紧紧地抱着汤姆，并把脸紧贴在他的脸上。 ◆ I couldn't get closeenough to see. 我无法靠得很近去看清楚。 ◆ A second police car followed close behind. 第二辆警车紧紧跟在后面。 IDIOMS close at ˈhand near; in a place where sb/sth can be reached easily 在附近；在触手可及的地方 ◆ There are good cafes and a restaurant close at hand. 附近有几家挺不错的咖啡馆和一家餐馆。 close ˈby (sb/sth) at a short distance (from sb/sth) （离…）不远；在不远处；在近旁 ◆ Our friends live close by. 我们的朋友住得不远。 ◆ The route passes close by the town. 这条路离那座城镇不远。 close on \| close to almost; nearly 几乎；接近；差不多 ◆ She is close on sixty. 她快满六十岁了。 ◆ It is close on midnight. 时近午夜。 ◆ a profit close to £200 million 接近 2 亿英镑的利润 a close run ˈthing a situation in which sb only just wins or loses, for example in a competition or an election （比赛或选举等中的）险胜，差距很小的败北 close ˈto \| close ˈup in a position very near to sth 在很近处；很近地 ◆ The picture looks very different when you see it close to. 这幅画贴近看时就很不一样。 close up to sb/sth very near in space to sb/sth （在空间上）离…很近 ◆ She snuggled close up to him. 她紧紧地依偎着他。 come close (to sth/to doing sth) to almost reach or do sth 几乎达到；差不多 ◆ He'd come close to death. 他曾与死神擦肩而过。 ◆ We didn't win but we came close. 我们输了，但离赢只差了那么一小点儿。 run sb/sth ˈclose ( BrE) to be nearly as good, fast, successful, etc. as sb/sth else 与…不相上下；可与…媲美 ◆ Germany ran Argentina very close in the final. 在决赛中，德国队发挥得几乎和阿根廷队一样出色。 ☞more at card n. , mark n. , sail v. noun 1 ( BrE) (especially in street names 尤用于街道名称 ) a street that is closed at one end 一端不通的街道；死胡同；死巷道 ◆ Brookside Close 布鲁克赛德巷 2 the grounds and buildings that surround and belong to a cathedral 大教堂所属的周围场地及建筑物 close / kləʊs ; NAmE kloʊs / close·ly / ˈkləʊsli ; NAmE ˈkloʊsli / close·ness / ˈkləʊsnəs ; NAmE ˈkloʊsnəs /
LDC	close1 verb close2 adjective close3 adverb close4 noun close5 noun closeclose1 /kləʊz $ kloʊz/ ●●● S1 W1 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1shut [intransitive, transitive] to shut something in order to cover an opening, or to become shut in this way SYN shut OPP open → closed: Would you mind if I closed the window? She closed the curtains. Let me do the car door – it won’t close properly. Beth closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She heard the door close behind her.2move parts together [intransitive, transitive] to move the parts of something together so that there is no longer a space between them: Anne closed her book and stood up.3shut for period of time [intransitive, transitive] (also close up) if a shop or building closes, or you close it, it stops being open to the public for a period of time OPP open SYN shut British English → closed: The shops close at six. Harry usually closes the store completely when he goes on vacation.4stop operating [intransitive, transitive] (also close down) if a company, shop etc closes, or you close it, it stops operating permanently SYN shut down → closed: We have reluctantly decided to close the factory. The shop closed down some time last year.5end [intransitive, transitive] to end or to make something end, especially in a particular wayclose something with/by etc I will now close the meeting by asking you to join me in a final toast.close with The movie closes with an emotional reunion in Prague.closing remarks (=something you say at the end of a speech) In her closing remarks, the judge urged the jury to consider the facts only.6close an account to stop having and using a bank account or other financial account: My husband closed all my credit card accounts without even asking me.7in money markets [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to be worth a particular amount of money at the end of a day’s trading (=the buying and selling of shares) on the stock exchangeclose at The dollar closed at 64p against the pound.close up/down Their shares closed 27p up (=worth 27p more).8close a deal/sale/contract etc to successfully agree a business deal, sale etc9offer finishes [intransitive] to finish on a particular date SYN end: Our special offer closes on June 3.10make distance/difference smaller [intransitive, transitive] to make the distance or difference between two things smaller: an attempt to close the gap between the rich and poorclose on The other car was closing on us fast.11make something unavailable [intransitive, transitive] to make taking part in an activity or using an opportunity no longer possible → closed: Bidding for the painting will close on Friday. The country has now closed its borders to all foreign nationals (=will not let foreigners in). The legislation aims to close a lot of legal loopholes.12be closed if a subject is closed, you are no longer willing to discuss it: It was a regrettable incident but I now consider the matter closed.13close your doors (to somebody) to stop operating permanently: In 1977 the Skyfame Aircraft Museum closed its doors to the public for the last time.14close your mind to/against something to refuse to think about something: She wanted to close her mind to the outside world.15hold something [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] if someone’s hands, arms etc close around something, or are closed around something, they hold it firmlyclose (something) around/round/over etc something Her left hand closed over his arm. She closed her hand tightly around her bag.16wound [intransitive, transitive] (also close up) if a wound closes, or if someone closes it, the edges grow together again or are sewn together: The surgeon closed the incision neatly.17close ranks a)if people close ranks, they join together to protect each other, especially because their group, organization etc is being criticized b)if soldiers close ranks, they stand closer together18close the book on something to stop working on something, especially a police operation, because it is not making any progress: Detectives had closed the book on the Hornsey Murders case three years previously. → closing date , closing time , → close/shut the door on something at door1(9) , → close your eyes to something at eye1(16) GRAMMARClose belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.• You can say: · She closed the door. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the object of close.• You can say: · The door closed. In this sentence, ‘the door’ is the subject of close.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSclose to stop being open, or to make something stop being open. You use close and shutespecially about your eyes, your mouth, a door, a window, or a container: · Can I close the window?· Her eyes slowly closed.· He closed the door gently, so as not to wake the children.shut to close something. Shut sometimes has a feeling of doing something quickly and firmly, whereas close sounds more careful: · He shut the door with a loud bang.· Shut your eyes and go to sleep.slam to close a door or lid quickly and noisily, especially because you are angry: · She left the room, slamming the door behind her.draw the curtains to close curtains by pulling them across a window: · The curtains were still drawn at ten o'clock in the morning.put the lid on something to close a container by putting a lid onto it: · Did you put the lid on the cookie jar?seal to close something so that no air or water can get in or out: · In this experiment, the chamber must be completely sealed.close down phrasal verb1close something ↔ down if a company, shop etc closes down or is closed down, it stops operating permanently: Paramount closed down its London office in 1968.2British English to stop broadcasting radio or television programmes at the end of the day: BBC 2 closes down at 12.45 tonight.close in phrasal verb1to move closer to someone or something, especially in order to attack them: The snake closed in for the kill.close in on/around/upon etc enemy soldiers closing in on them from all sides2if the night, bad weather etc closes in, it becomes darker or gets worse: The sun had set and dusk was closing in.3if the days close in, they become shorter because it is autumnclose off phrasal verb to separate a road, room etc from the area around it so that people cannot go there or use it: The roads into the docks were closed off by iron gates.close on phrasal verb1to get nearer to someone or something that is moving in front or ahead of you: The patrol car was rapidly closing on us.2American English to successfully arrange a loan, especially in order to buy a houseclose out phrasal verb American English1to finish in a particular way: The bond market closed out the week on a strong note.2if a store closes out a type of goods, they sell all of them cheaply: We’re closing out this line of swimwear.close up phrasal verb1close something ↔ up if a shop or building closes up or is closed up, it stops being open to the public for a period of time: The resorts are all closed up for the season.2close up shop to stop doing something for a period of time or permanently: When it rains, there is no alternative but to close up shop.3if a group of people close up, they move closer together4 close something ↔ up if a wound closes up or if someone closes it up, the edges grow together again or are sewn together: The scar is closing up nicely – it’ll soon be time to take the stitches out.5to become narrower or to shut: The flowers close up at night. Occasionally the channel widened then closed up tight again.6to refuse to talk to someone about something: The moment I said I was a police officer, everyone would close up like a clam.close with phrasal verb1to agree a business deal with someone: It was such a good offer that I closed with him on the spot.2 literary to move towards someone in order to fight with them close1 verb close2 adjective close3 adverb close4 noun close5 noun closeclose2 /kləʊs $ kloʊs/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative closer, superlative closest) Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1near not far from someone or something SYN near: If you need to buy bread or milk, the closest shop is about a mile away.close to Susan sat on a chair close to the window. I don’t mind where we go on vacation as long as it’s close to a beach. His eyes were small and close together. There are several accounts of dolphins living in close proximity to humans (=close to humans). The victim had been shot at close range (=from very close).2near in time near to something in timeclose to It was close to 1:15 a.m.close together Our birthdays are quite close together.3likely to happen seeming very likely to happen or very likely to do something soonclose to doing something The two countries are close to signing a peace agreement. We’re close to clinching the deal.close to death/tears/despair etc The old dog could barely whimper and seemed close to death. The prosecution’s main witness was close to tears as she described the assault.4like/love if two people are close, they like or love each other very much: My brother and I are very close.close to I felt closer to Rob that evening than ever before. Fiona and I have always been close friends.5similar very similar to each otherclose to When I saw Henry with another woman I felt something close to jealousy. Fitt was the closest thing to a socialist in the party. Their newest model bears a close resemblance to (=is very similar to) that of their rival competitor.► see thesaurus at similar 6careful [usually before noun] looking at, thinking about, or watching something very carefully → closelytake/have/get a close look (at something) She lifted up Jenny’s silver medallion to take a closer look.keep a close watch/eye on (=watch someone or something very carefully) Don’t worry, I’ll keep a close eye on the kids. You could have improved your answers by closer attention to detail.7number/amount if a number or amount is close to another number or amount, it is not much higher or lower than it: We don’t know the exact figures, but about 10,000 might be a close approximation (=close to the actual figure).close to Inflation is close to 7 percent.8competition/election etc finishing or being played, fought etc with both sides almost equal: It was a close game that could have gone either way.a close second/third etc (=very nearly first, second etc) The result is too close to call (=so close that it is impossible to know who will win).9close relation/relative a member of your family such as your brother, sister, parent etc OPP distant: The wedding was attended by close family only.10very nearly bad used when you have only just managed to avoid something bad, dangerous, or embarrassing happening: ‘Phew, that was close,’ Frank said as he swerved to avoid the cyclist.a close call/thing/shave (=a situation in which something dangerous, embarrassing etc almost happens) United had a close shave when Liverpool almost scored.11almost very nearly getting, finding, or achieving somethingclose to At this point, the investigators were closer to the truth than they realized.12keep in close contact/touch if two people keep in close contact, they see, talk to, or write to each other often: Text messaging enables people to keep in close contact at all times.13work/talk together relating to a situation in which people work well with each other or talk to each other often: He retained very close links with France throughout his life. What we need now is closer cooperation between the club and supporters.14with little space with little or no space around something or between things: The horses are always eager for exercise after the close confinement of the stables. The shoe is a close fit (=there is no space around the foot). I find it difficult to read such close print (=with letters printed so close together).15close/you’re close/that’s close spoken used to tell someone that they have almost guessed or answered something correctly: ‘I reckon he must be about 38.’ ‘Close – he was 40 last week.’16close to the bone if something someone says is close to the bone, it makes you feel uncomfortable or offends you, especially because it is about something you do not want to admit is true17close, but no cigar spoken used when something someone does or says is almost correct or successful: It was close, but no cigar for the Dodgers as they lost to the Reds 4–3.18too close for comfort if something that happens is too close for comfort, it is near enough to make you feel nervous or afraid: From somewhere too close for comfort came the sound of machine-gun fire.19close to home a)if a remark or criticism is close to home, it makes you feel uncomfortable because it is likely to be true: His comments struck unpleasantly close to home. b)if something unpleasant happens close to home, you are directly affected by it: It’s one thing seeing riots on TV, but when they happen so close to home it’s a different matter.20at close quarters if something happens or is done at close quarters, it happens inside a small space or is done from a short distance away: The troops had been fighting at close quarters.21weather British English uncomfortably warm because there seems to be no air: The weather that night was hot and close, with a hint of thunder in the distance.22unwilling to talk about something [not before noun] unwilling to tell people about something SYN secretiveclose about You’re very close about your work, aren’t you?23unwilling to spend money [not before noun] not generousclose with You won’t get a penny out of Jack – he’s very close with his money.24a close shave when the hair on someone’s face is cut very close to the skin25close work work that involves looking at or handling things in a very skilful, detailed, and careful way: After years of close work, she could hardly see a thing if it was over a yard away.26close vowel technical a close vowel is pronounced with only a small space between the tongue and the top of the mouth—closeness noun [uncountable]: She had never had the physical or emotional closeness that she needed. → play your cards close to your chest at card1(14) COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6phrasestake/get a close look· She moved forward to take a close look at the painting.keep a close eye/watch on somebody/something (=watch someone or something carefully)· They have to keep a close eye on their finances.nounsa close examination· A closer examination of the facts soon solved the mystery.a close study· Their research involved a close study of two communities.close attention· You will lose weight if you combine exercise with close attention to your diet.close scrutiny (=careful and thorough examination of someone or something)· The investigation included close scrutiny of the images on CCTV.close inspection (=looking at someone or something in detail)· Closer inspection revealed that the rocks were from an earlier period.close supervision (=constantly making sure that someone does things in the correct way)· Initially there will be close supervision of the trainee. close1 verb close2 adjective close3 adverb close4 noun close5 noun closeclose3 /kləʊs $ kloʊs/ ●●● S2 W2 adverb Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1not far away SYN near: Come a little closer, so you can see better. Her father lives quite close by. They were sitting close together on the couch. A variety of good restaurants are close at hand (=very near). James heard footsteps close behind him. Ronnie sped off, with his brother’s car following close behind.stay/keep close We must all stay close.hold/draw somebody close (=hold someone against your body) He drew her close to him.► see thesaurus at near 2close up/up close/close to from only a short distance away: Now that I could see him close up, I saw that he was very attractive.3close on something/close to something spoken used to talk about a number, amount etc that is almost exact, but not completely: a voyage of close on 2,000 miles4come close (to doing something) a)to almost do something: I tell you, I was so mad I came close to hitting her. She came so close to the finals she must have been bitterly disappointed to go out now. b)to be almost as good as someone or something else: It’s not as good as his last movie, but it comes pretty close.5a close run thing British English a situation in which the people competing with each other are almost equal, so neither of them is more likely to win than the other: The upcoming election looks likely to be a close run thing.6close on the heels of something very soon after something elsecome/follow close on the heels of something Yet another scandal followed close on the heels of the senator’s resignation.7near to the surface of something: An electric razor doesn’t really shave as close as a blade.8run somebody close British English to be almost as successful, skilful etc as someone else: Last season United ran them close both at home and away. → sail close to the wind at sail1(6) close1 verb close2 adjective close3 adverb close4 noun close5 noun closeclose4 /kləʊz $ kloʊz/ ●○○ noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases [singular] formal the end of an activity or of a period of time: At the close of trade, the Dow Jones index was 1.92 points down. The monsoon season was drawing to a close (=ending). The event came to a close (=finished) with a disco. Finally the meeting was brought to a close (=ended). close1 verb close2 adjective close3 adverb close4 noun close5 noun closeclose5 /kləʊs $ kloʊs/ noun British English Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[singular] used in street names for a road that has only one way in or out: Take a left turn into Brown’s Close.2[countable usually singular] the area and buildings surrounding a cathedral
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