near
/nɪə/ · /nɪr/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #663 in the learning path
在附近；接近
Definitions
prep. close to a place, time, or state
在附近；接近
adv. at or towards a short distance away in space or time
在附近；临近
adj. not far away in distance or time
近的；不久的
Example
We found a quiet café near the station.
我们在车站附近找到了一家安静的咖啡馆。
Building affordable housing near public transport can reduce commuting costs and improve access to employment.
在公共交通设施附近建设经济适用住房，可以降低通勤成本并增加就业机会。
Collocations
- near the station
- in the near future
- come near
- nowhere near
Word family
- nearly (adv.)
- nearness (n.)
- nearby (adj.)
Synonyms
- close
Antonyms
- far
Usage tip
near可直接接地点；nearly通常表示“几乎”。
FAQ
- What does near mean?
- close to a place, time, or state at or towards a short distance away in space or time not far away in distance or time
- How is near pronounced?
- UK /nɪə/, US /nɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
