closer

英 ['kləʊzə]

美 ['kloʊzə]

adv. 接近; 靠近; 紧挨着; 不远地
adj. (在空间、时间上)接近; 几乎(处于某种状态); 可能(快要做某事); 亲密的; 密切的
close的比较级

复数：closers　

BNC.2939 / COCA.3005

英英释义

noun

(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
Synonym:finisher
a person who closes something
1. whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up

adv

(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
1. come closer, my dear!
2. they drew nearer
3. getting nearer to the true explanation
Synonym:nearernigher

The positions of our two sides have become much closer after the talks.
经过双方会谈，我们双方的立场大大接近了。
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。
I'm still no closer to deciphering the code.
我还是无法破译该密码。
A set period of fasting is supposed to bring us closer to godliness
据说定期斋戒会让我们更虔诚。
She wrapped her shawl closer about her.
她把围巾围得紧一些。
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。
It will draw you closer together, and it will strengthen the bond of your relationship
这将使你们走得更近，并将增进你们之间的关系。
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。
He moved his menacing bulk closer to the table
他把自己骇人的庞大身躯向桌子挪近了些。
Her voice sank, and he moved closer to catch what she was saying
她的声音变小了，他走近了些想听清楚她在说什么。