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

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。
Her desire was closer to passion than love.
她的欲望更近似于激情，而非爱情。
He edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it
他慢慢挪向电话机，准备抓起听筒。
We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him
我们试图让独木舟靠他更近一些。
She wrapped her shawl closer about her.
她把围巾围得紧一些。
The political endgame is getting closer.
政治活动正在临近尾声。
I'm still no closer to deciphering the code.
我还是无法破译该密码。
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。
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 is moving ever closer to drawing his pension.
他就要领取养老金了。