closely
/ˈkləʊsli/ · /ˈkloʊsli/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4881 in the learning path
仔细地；严密地
Definitions
adv. with careful attention to details or changes
仔细地；严密地
adv. with a strong connection or much cooperation
紧密地；密切地
adv. with little space between people or things
近距离地
Example
Look closely at this leaf and notice its tiny veins.
仔细看看这片叶子，留意它细小的叶脉。
Governments should closely monitor air quality near schools to protect children from the harmful effects of pollution.
政府应密切监测学校附近的空气质量，保护儿童免受污染的危害。
Collocations
- closely monitor
- closely related
- work closely with
- look closely
Word family
- close (adj.)
- closeness (n.)
Usage tip
look closely指仔细看；stand close指站得近。
FAQ
- What does closely mean?
- with careful attention to details or changes with a strong connection or much cooperation with little space between people or things
- How is closely pronounced?
- UK /ˈkləʊsli/, US /ˈkloʊsli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
