nearest
/ˈnɪərɪst/ · /ˈnɪrɪst/
CEFR level A2Topic CityWord #1290 in the learning path
最近的；最接近的
Definitions
adj. Closest in distance, time, or similarity
最近的；最接近的
adv. At the shortest distance from someone or something
最近地；最接近地
Example
Could you show me the way to the nearest pharmacy?
你能告诉我去最近的药店怎么走吗？
For many rural residents, the nearest hospital is several hours away, making access to emergency care difficult.
对许多农村居民而言，最近的医院也有数小时路程，这让急诊医疗服务难以获得。
Collocations
- nearest hospital
- nearest neighbour
- nearest available
- to the nearest kilometre
Word family
- near (adj.)
- nearly (adv.)
- nearness (n.)
Synonyms
- closest
Antonyms
- farthest
- furthest
Usage tip
near的最高级；作定语时通常用the nearest。
FAQ
- What does nearest mean?
- Closest in distance, time, or similarity At the shortest distance from someone or something
- How is nearest pronounced?
- UK /ˈnɪərɪst/, US /ˈnɪrɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
