closure

• 具有多种含义的名词，包括结束或解决某事的行为、密封或阻塞开口的装置，以及将未完成的模式感知为完整的心理倾向。

A noun with multiple meanings, including the act of bringing something to an end or resolution, a device that seals or blocks an opening, or the psychological tendency to perceive incomplete patterns as complete.

1. Approaching a destinationB2formal

   The act of moving closer to a particular destination; a narrowing of a gap.

   接近

   • The closure of the two armies was inevitable.
   • The closure of the gap between the two buildings was only a few meters.
   • The closure of the distance between the two runners was dramatic.

   反义词departureopening

2. Limiting debateC1formal

   A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body.

   终止辩论

   • The senator moved for closure on the bill.
   • The closure motion was passed by a narrow margin.
   • The debate was ended by a closure vote.

   同义词cloturegag ruleguillotineprevious question

   反义词continuationopenness

3. C2formal

   A Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric.

   闭合原则

   • The closure principle explains why we see a circle in a dotted outline.
   • Gestalt psychologists studied the closure effect in visual perception.
   • The brain uses closure to make sense of fragmented images.

4. ResolutionB2formal

   Something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making.

   了结

   • The closure of the case brought relief to the family.
   • She needed closure after the long legal battle.
   • The agreement provided closure to the dispute.

   同义词closecompletionconclusionculminationendfinalizationoutcomeresolutionresultsettlement

   反义词indecisionopenness

5. B2formal

   An obstruction in a pipe or tube.

   堵塞

   • A closure in the drain caused the water to back up.
   • The plumber removed the closure from the pipe.
   • The closure in the fuel line stopped the engine.

   同义词blockblockageobstructionocclusionplugstoppage

6. B2formal

   The act of blocking.

   关闭

   • The closure of the road was due to construction.
   • The closure of the border prevented travel.
   • The closure of the port affected trade.

   同义词blockageblockingobstructionocclusionsealingshuttingstopping

   反义词openingopenness

7. B2formal

   Termination of operations.

   关闭

   • The closure of the factory led to job losses.
   • The store announced its closure after 50 years.
   • The closure of the business was unexpected.

   同义词cessationclosingconclusiondiscontinuationendhaltshutdowntermination

   反义词commencementinceptionopeningstart

• 名词，指结束某事的行为或状态，也指在困难事件后获得的情感上的了结或释怀。

A noun referring to the act of bringing something to an end, or a feeling of emotional resolution after a difficult event.

1. End a debate by voteC1formal

   To formally end a discussion or debate by calling for a vote, especially in a legislative or parliamentary setting.

   表决终止辩论

   • The chairman moved to closure the debate after three hours.
   • The parliament voted to closure the discussion on the bill.
   • They attempted to closure the meeting before all points were addressed.

   同义词cloturegagguillotine