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

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。
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。
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。
Folk psychology comes closer to the obvious truth than the most sophisticated theories.
比起最复杂的理论，大众心理学更接近那些显而易见的事实。
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。
They agreed to forge closer economic ties
他们同意建立更加紧密的经济联系。
She wrapped her shawl closer about her.
她把围巾围得紧一些。
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。
And all the time next spring's elections are drawing closer
明年春天的选举即将来临。
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。