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/kləʊz/, /kləʊs/ · /kloʊz/, /kloʊs/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #670 in the learning path
关上；关闭；结束
Definitions
v. Shut something or bring an activity to an end
关上；关闭；结束
adj. Near in distance or connected by a strong personal relationship
近的；亲密的
adv. At a short distance from someone or something
靠近；接近
Example
Please close the window before the rain comes in.
请在雨飘进来之前关上窗户。
When local libraries close, residents lose valuable spaces for independent learning and community activities.
当本地图书馆关闭时，居民就失去了自主学习和开展社区活动的宝贵场所。
Collocations
- close a door
- close to home
- a close friend
- stay close
Word family
- closed (adj.)
- closely (adv.)
- closeness (n.)
- closure (n.)
Synonyms
- shut
- near
Antonyms
- open
- distant
Usage tip
动词读/z/；形容词和副词读/s/。
FAQ
- What does close mean?
- Shut something or bring an activity to an end Near in distance or connected by a strong personal relationship At a short distance from someone or something
- How is close pronounced?
- UK /kləʊz/, /kləʊs/, US /kloʊz/, /kloʊs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
