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

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。
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 edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it
他慢慢挪向电话机，准备抓起听筒。
Man was drawing closer to the stars, opening new worlds.
人类在接近各个星球，探索新的天体。
They agreed to forge closer economic ties
他们同意建立更加紧密的经济联系。
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。
He is moving ever closer to drawing his pension.
他就要领取养老金了。
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 desire was closer to passion than love.
她的欲望更近似于激情，而非爱情。
Devereux ordered his men to hold their fire until the ships got closer.
德弗罗命令士兵等船靠近了再开火。