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
- a person who closes something
- whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up
adv
- (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
- come closer, my dear!
- they drew nearer
- getting nearer to the true explanation
双语例句
- There is no suggestion whatsoever that the two sides are any closer to agreeing
没有任何迹象表明双方将会达成一致。 - As he came closer he saw a gigantic wall of raging flame before him.
他走近时发现前面是一道烈火熊熊的巨大火墙。 - And all the time next spring's elections are drawing closer
明年春天的选举即将来临。 - 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。 - 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 is moving ever closer to drawing his pension.
他就要领取养老金了。 - 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。 - She wrapped her shawl closer about her.
她把围巾围得紧一些。 - Her desire was closer to passion than love.
她的欲望更近似于激情，而非爱情。 - We must develop closer ties with Germany
我们必须与德国建立更为密切的关系。