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

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。
The man moved closer, lowering his voice
那位男子靠近了一步，压低声音。
He is moving ever closer to drawing his pension.
他就要领取养老金了。
He edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it
他慢慢挪向电话机，准备抓起听筒。
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。
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。
We must develop closer ties with Germany
我们必须与德国建立更为密切的关系。
The sound of gunfire and explosions grew closer.
枪炮声和爆炸声越来越近。
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。
They agreed to forge closer economic ties
他们同意建立更加紧密的经济联系。