closer

• 表示在空间、时间或关系上距离近；也可表示狭窄的间隔或相似的程度。

Describes something that is near in space, time, or relationship; also used to describe a narrow margin or similarity.

1. Near in distanceA1formal

   Being at a short distance away; not far.

   近

   • The store is very close to my house.
   • Stay close to me in the crowd.
   • The two buildings are close together.

   同义词adjacentat handhandynearnearbyneighboringnighproximate

   反义词distantfarremote

2. Near in timeA2formal

   Approaching or about to happen soon.

   临近

   • The deadline is close, so we need to hurry.
   • Christmas is getting close.
   • We are close to the end of the project.

   同义词at handforthcomingimminentimpendingnearnighupcoming

   反义词distantfarremote

3. Intimate relationshipA2formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or connection.

   亲密

   • She is a close friend of mine.
   • They have a very close relationship.
   • He is close to his grandmother.

   同义词affectionateattachedbosomconfidentialdeardevotedfamiliarinseparableintimateloving

   反义词aloofdetacheddistantestrangedremote

4. Almost equal or similarB1formal

   Very similar or almost the same.

   相近的

   • The two paintings are close in style.
   • It was a close match, but they lost.
   • The results were close to what we expected.

   同义词akinalikecomparablecorrespondingequivalentmatchingnearsimilar

   反义词differentdissimilardistantremote

• 副词，表示「在空间或时间上接近」或「处于不远的位置」。用于描述距离或时间的接近，与形容词形式相同。

An adverb meaning "near in space or time" or "in a position that is not far away." It is used to describe proximity and is identical in form to the adjective.

1. Near in distanceA1formal

   At a short distance away; nearby.

   近

   • She stood close to the door.
   • The store is close to my house.
   • He moved closer to hear better.

   同义词at handnearnearbynigh

   反义词distantfar

2. Near in timeB1formal

   Almost at a particular point in time.

   将近

   • It's close to midnight.
   • We are close to finishing the project.
   • The deadline is getting close.

   同义词aboutalmostapproximatelynearnearlyroughly

   反义词distantfar

3. Carefully or tightlyB2formal

   In a careful, thorough, or tight manner.

   仔细地或紧紧地

   • Watch him close to see how he does it.
   • Hold the rope close so it doesn't slip.
   • The police followed close behind the suspect.

   同义词carefullycloselyfirmlysecurelytightly

   反义词carelesslyloosely

• 副词，表示“距离、时间或关系上更近”，是 close 的比较级，用于指更小的间隔或更紧密的联系。

An adverb meaning 'nearer in distance, time, or relationship.' It is the comparative form of 'close' and is used to indicate a smaller degree of separation or a more intimate connection.

1. Nearer in distanceA2formal

   At a shorter distance from something; more closely.

   更近

   • Come closer so I can see you better.
   • The store is closer to my house than the library.
   • He moved closer to the stage to hear the speaker.

   反义词further

• 名词，指关闭某物的人或物，也指棒球中在最后几局上场以确保球队获胜的终结投手。

A noun referring to a person or thing that closes something, or a relief pitcher in baseball who is brought in to secure a win in the final innings.

1. Person who closes somethingB2formal

   A person or thing that closes something, such as a door, a deal, or an event.

   关闭者

   • The closer of the shop locks up every night.
   • He is known as a skilled closer in business negotiations.
   • The event's closer gave a final speech to the audience.

   同义词clincherfinishershutter

2. Relief pitcher in baseballB2formalamericansport

   A relief pitcher who specializes in protecting a lead in the final inning or two of a baseball game.

   终结者

   • The team's closer struck out the last batter to win the game.
   • He has been the best closer in the league for three seasons.
   • The manager brought in the closer to secure the victory.