close

Tính từ

(-r;-st)

gần gũi; thân

a close relative

bà con gần

a close friend

bạn thân

sát, ở mức độ cao

in close proximity

ở rất sát nhau

a close resemblance

sự giống nhau mức độ cao, sự rất giống nhau

dày, dày đặc, san sát

material with a close texture

vải dệt mau

the soldiers advanced in close formation

quân lính tiến lên theo đội hình dày đặc

ngang sức (trận đấu…)

a close match

trận đấu ngang sức

kỹ lưỡng; chi tiết

pay close attention to something

chú ý điều gì rất kỹ

close reasoning

lập luận chi tiết

close translation

bản dịch rất sát

nghiêm ngặt

be kept under close arrest

bị canh giữ nghiêm ngặt

ngột ngạt, bí hơi

a close atmosphere

không khí ngột ngạt

open a window, it's very close in here

mở một cửa sổ ra, ở đây bí hơi quá

(ngôn ngữ) khép (nguyên âm)

close vowels

nguyên âm khép

(vị ngữ) kín miệng

be close about something

kín miệng về chuyện gì

hà tiện, bủn xỉn

he's very close with his money

về mặt tiền nong thì hắn rất bủn xỉn

close [to somebody(something) ]; close [together]

gần

this station is our closest

ga này là ga gần nhà chúng tôi nhất

the two buildings are close together

hai tòa nhà ấy gần nhau

their birthdays are very close together

ngày sinh nhật của họ rất gần nhau

sát bề mặt; rất ngắn

a new razor gives a close shave

dao cạo mới cạo rất nhẵn (rất sát da)

close to (near) the bone

xem bone

close (dear, near) to somebody's heart

xem heart

at close quarters

rất gần

fighting at close quarters

đánh nhau giáp lá cà

close (near) to home

xem home

hold (keep) one's cards close to one's chest

xem card

keep a close eye (watch) on somebody (something)

quan sat theo dõi kỹ

like (keep) close

nấp mình

Phó từ

gần, sát

they live quite close

họ sống rất gần nhau

follow close behind somebody

theo sát sau ai

she stood close [up] against the wall

chị ta đứng dựa sát vào tường

close by [somebody (something) ]

gần, kề (ai, cái gì);

close on

gần, hầu như

it's close on midnight

đã gần nửa đêm

close up to [somebody (something)]

rất gần, sát

she snuggled close up to him

cô ta xích lại sát anh ấy

run somebody (something) close

theo sát (về tốc độ, chất lượng…)

we run our competitors close for price and quality

chúng tôi theo sát các hãng cạnh tranh với chúng tôi về giá cả cũng như chất lượng hàng

sail close (near) to the wind

xem sail

Động từ

đóng, khép

close a door

đóng cửa, khép cửa

this box (the lid of this box) doesn't close properly

cái nắp hộp này đóng không khít

if you close your eyes, you can't see anything

nhắm mắt lại, anh chẳng thấy gì hết

đóng cửa

the shops close at 5:30

các cửa hiệu đóng cửa lúc 5 giờ 30

the museum is closed (to visitors) on Sunday

bảo tàng đóng cửa vào ngày Chủ nhật

this road is closed to motor vehicles

đường này cấm các loại xe có động cơ

kết thúc

close a speech

kết thúc bài nói

the closing day (date) for applications is 1 May

ngày hết hạn nộp đơn là mồng 1 tháng năm

rút ngắn lại, thu hẹp lại

the gap between the two runners is beginning to close

khỏang cách giữa hai người chạy đua đang bắt đầu rút ngắn lại

behind closed door

kín, riêng

the meeting was held behind closed door

cuộc họp được tổ chức kín

close a deal [with somebody]

đạt sự thỏa thuận trong một vụ kinh doanh buôn bán

close one's eyes to something

nhắm mắt làm ngơ

close one's mind to something

không muốn nghĩ đến điều gì một cách nghiêm túc

close [the (one's)] ranks

siết chặt hàng ngũ

with one's eyes shut (closed)

xem eye

close around (round; over) somebody (something)

nắm chặt lấy, ôm chặt lấy

his hand closed over the money

tay hắn nắm lấy món tiền

she felt his arms close tightly round her

nàng cảm thấy cánh tay chàng ôm chặt lấy nàng

close down

ngưng phát sóng

it is midnight and we are now closing down

đã nửa đêm, chúng tôi xin ngưng chương trình tại đây

close [something] down

ngừng hoạt động, đóng cửa

many businesses have closed down because of the recession

nhiều doanh nhiệp đã phải đóng cửa vì suy thoái kinh tế

close in

ngắn dần (ngày)

the days are closing in now

lúc này ngày đang ngắn dần

close in [on somebody (something)]

tiến sát để tấn công (từ nhiều phía)

the enemy is closing in [on us]

quân địch đang tiến sát chùng ta để tấn công

bao quanh, bao phủ

darkness was gradually closing in

bóng tối đang dần dần bao phủ mọi vật

close up

khép miệng, lành (vết thương)

the cut took a long time to close up

vết đứt đã mất một thời gian dài mới lành

close [something] up

đứng sát lại; đưa gần lại

the sergeant major ordered the men to close up

viên thượng sĩ ra lệnh cho quân lính đứng sát lại

đóng cửa [một lúc]

sorry, madam, we're closing up for lunch

xin lỗi bà, chúng tôi đóng cửa một lúc để ăn trưa

close with somebody

chấp nhận đề nghị của ai

(cũ) giáp sát mà đánh

close with the enemy

giáp sát kẻ thù mà đánh

close with something

chấp nhận (một đề nghị)

Danh từ

sự kết thúc; lúc cuối

at close of play

lúc kết thúc vở kịch

at the close of the 19 century

cuối thế kỷ 19

come (draw) to a close

kết thúc; kết

bring to a close

kết thúc, chấm dứt

the chairman brought the meeting to a close

chủ tọa kết thúc buổi họp

Danh từ

(Anh)

phố cụt, ngõ cụt

* Các từ tương tự:
close call, close control, close down, close season, close shave, close thing, close-banded, close-barred, close-bodied
verb

closes; closed; closing

The opposite of close is open in every sense except senses 3b and 9.

to move (a door, window, etc.) so that things cannot pass through an opening :shut [+ obj]

Please close the door.

We had better close the windows; it looks like it's going to rain.

I forgot to close the gate.

She was having trouble closing the drawer.

Close the lid on the box tightly. [no obj]

The door opened and closed so quietly that I didn't notice he had come in the room.

The box's lid closed with a bang.

[+ obj] :to cover the opening of (something) :shut

Remember to close the box of cereal when you're done.

to bring together the parts or edges of (something open) [+ obj]

Please close your books and put them under your desks.

Close your mouth.

Close your eyes and go to sleep.

I closed my fists and got ready to fight.

close an umbrella [no obj]

This suitcase just won't close!

Her eyes closed, and she drifted off to sleep.

My throat closed and I felt like I couldn't breathe.

to bring together the edges of (a wound) so that it can heal [+ obj]

It took 10 stitches to close the wound on his head. [no obj]

The cut eventually closed [=closed up, healed over] on its own.

to not allow (a road, park, etc.) to be used for a period of time [+ obj]

The city closed [=closed off] the beach during the storm.

They closed the bridge to traffic. [=they did not allow cars to use the bridge] [no obj]

The park closes every evening at dusk.

to stop the services or activities of (a business, school, etc.) for a period of time [+ obj]

They closed the school today because of the storm.

We'll be closing the theater while we make the necessary repairs. [no obj]

The store closes for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.

The airport closed for two hours yesterday due to icy conditions.

The bank closes at noon on Saturdays.

What time does the library close?

to stop the services or activities of (a business, school, etc.) permanently [+ obj]

They closed [=closed down, shut down] the school/factory/office last year. [no obj]

The restaurant has closed for lack of business.

The play closed [=it stopped being performed] after 112 performances.

to end (something) [+ obj]

The minister closed [=concluded] the services with a short prayer.

She closed the meeting by thanking everyone for their help.

Investigators closed the case after concluding that his death was an accident. [no obj]

The services closed [=concluded] with a short prayer.

I'd like to close by thanking you all for your help.

[+ obj] :to stop keeping money in (an account at a bank)

I closed [=closed out] my savings account and opened up a new one at another bank.

[+ obj] :to end the use of (a file, document, or program) on a computer

Remember to save the file before closing it.

[+ obj] :to formally accept (an agreement)

They just closed a deal to take ownership of a new restaurant.

the custom of closing a deal by shaking hands - see also close on (below)

[no obj] :to reach a specified price or level at the end of the day

The stock opened at $19 a share and closed at $22.

Stocks opened weak but closed strong.

to reduce the amount of distance or difference between two things, people, or groups [+ obj]

The challenger has closed [=narrowed] the champion's lead to within two points.

closing the distance to the lead runner

These changes will help close the gap between the richest and the poorest countries. [no obj]

She has closed to within two points of the champion.

close down

[phrasal verb]

to permanently stop operating :close

The factory closed down in the 1980s.

b Brit :to stop broadcasting from a radio or television station for the day

We're closing down for the night: tune in again tomorrow morning!

close down (something) or close (something) down :to permanently stop the services or activities of (a business, school, etc.)

They closed down [=closed, shut down] the school due to financial problems. - see also closedown

close in

[phrasal verb]

to come or move nearer or closer

The storm is closing in [=approaching] fast.

Enemy troops are closing in all around us!

The lions closed in for the kill.

I felt that the world was closing in around me.

The air became colder as night/darkness closed in. [=as darkness fell, as the night became dark] - often + on

The fire was closing in on their neighborhood.

The camera slowly closed in on the actor's face.

Police were closing in on the two men.

Researchers are closing in on [=they are close to finding] a cure for the disease.

She's closing in on 40. [=she is almost 40 years old]

close off

[phrasal verb]

close off (something) or close (something) off :to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time :close

The city closed off the beach to tourists.

closing off a road with barriers

Half of the museum was closed off while they made the changes. - sometimes used figuratively

He closes himself off to new experiences. [=he does not allow himself to have new experiences]

close on

[phrasal verb]

close on (something) US :to formally and legally agree to and complete (an important financial arrangement, such as the purchase of a house)

We're going to close on our house next Friday.

They closed on the deal. - see also 1close 9 (above)

close out

[phrasal verb]

close out (something)

US :to quickly sell (all of a particular type of product in a store) at a lower price

We're closing out our entire stock of children's clothing! Come and pick up some bargains! - see also closeout

to stop keeping money in (a bank account)

She withdrew all her money and closed out [=closed] her account.

to end (something) in a specified way

The team closed out the series with a 2-1 win over New York.

She closed out her remarkable career with a final grand performance.

close ranks

xem rank

close the door on

xem door

close up

[phrasal verb]

to close and lock all the doors of a building usually for a short period of time

Businesses closed up [=closed] early so employees could attend the parade.

We've closed up for the day. Please come back tomorrow.

b close (something) up or close up (something) :to close and lock all the doors of (a house, store, etc.)

They closed up the house and left town.

To close up shop is to go out of business forever or stop performing all services or activities for a period of time.

Rather than closing up shop entirely, the company laid off half of its workers.

The restaurant has already closed up shop for the winter.

to move closer together

The troops closed up and prepared to begin the attack.

of a wound :to become completely healed

The cut eventually closed up [=closed] on its own.

to become quiet :to stop talking about your thoughts or emotions with other people

She closes up when people ask her about her parents.

close (something) up or close up (something) :to bring (people or things) closer together

Close up the spaces between the lines.

close your doors

xem door

close your eyes to

xem eye

adjective

closer; -est

near in space :not far away or distant

We're not there yet, but we're getting close.

We stood close together to stay warm. - often + to

New York is much closer to Chicago than it is to Los Angeles.

Don't get too close to the fire.

Stay close to me, children!

Let's try to sit close to the front.

The trees were planted in close proximity to [=near] the building.

The gun is made for shooting at close range. [=from a short distance]

We were able to observe their behavior at close quarters. [=from a short distance]

Over 200 people lived in close quarters [=very close together] on the ship. - see also close encounter at 2encounter

near in time

Christmas is getting closer and will soon be here.

She had her two children very close together. [=her second child was born soon after her first] - often + to

You shouldn't snack so close to dinnertime.

It's getting close to midnight.

My birthday is close to Thanksgiving.

not used before a noun :very similar :almost the same

Their daughters are close in age.

close in size and shape - often + to

a sound close to the sound of breaking glass

He bears a close resemblance to his father. [=he looks very much like his father]

not used before a noun :almost correct

I'd guess that you're 29 years old. You're close. I'm 30.

It's not exactly right, but it's close.

You're way off! Not even close! [=you are completely wrong]

The informal phrase close but no cigar is used to say that a guess was almost correct or that an effort was almost good enough.

Was I right? Close, but no cigar.

We were close but no cigar.

a - used to say that someone or something has almost reached a particular condition; + to

He was close to death when they brought him to the hospital.

These rare birds are close to extinction.

His reply left her close to tears. [=his reply almost made her cry]

almost doing something - + to

She was close to crying.

The bridge came dangerously close to collapsing. [=the bridge almost collapsed]

used to say that something bad almost happened

That was close! We almost missed our plane.

That was a close one. [=close call, close shave] - see also too close for comfort at 1comfort

used to describe the people you are most directly related to (such as your parents, children, sisters, brothers, etc.)

She had no close relatives nearby.

We're only inviting close family members to our wedding. - compare distant

used to describe people who know each other very well and care about each other very much

They were close friends in high school, but they've since grown apart.

My sister and I have always been very close.

We have a very close relationship. - often + to

We've always felt very close to each other.

He's very close to his grandparents.

connected in a direct way

Sources close to the president say that he is willing to make a deal.

She stays in close touch/contact with her friends back home.

Authorities claim he has close ties to terrorist organizations. - sometimes used figuratively

This idea lies close to the heart of Democracy. [=it has an important connection to Democracy]

Animal rights is a cause that is close to my heart. [=I care very much about animal rights]

very careful, complete, or precise

It's important to pay close attention to the details.

Take a closer look at the evidence.

On closer examination, it appeared that something was missing.

We worked under the close supervision of a trained professional.

a close study of the Greek classics

a close reading of a text

Keep (a) close watch on the baby. = Keep a close eye on the baby. [=watch the baby closely]

used to describe a race, contest, game, etc., in which one person, group, or team defeats the other or is leading the other by only a small amount

That was a close game. We only beat them by one point.

It was the closest election in recent history.

a close race

At this point, the election is too close to call. [=it is not clear who will win]

When you are a close second, there is a small difference between you and the winner.

Vanilla is the most popular flavor while chocolate is/finishes/runs a close second.

She won the race while her teammate came in a close second. [=her teammate finished soon after her]

very short or near to the skin

a close haircut/shave

fitting tightly :having no extra space

I think there's enough room in the car for all of us, but it'll be a close [=tight] fit. - see also close-fitting

warm in an uncomfortable way :not having enough fresh air

It's very close in here: let's open a window.

close to home

If something is close to home, it affects you in a strong and personal way.

I'm a teacher, so their criticisms of our educational system hit close to home.

People are usually not concerned about crime until it comes close to home. [=until it affects them directly]

close to the bone

If something is close to the bone, it is very honest and deals with sensitive issues that can shock people or hurt their feelings.

His joke about racism in America cut pretty close to the bone.

close to the edge

xem edge

close to the mark

xem mark

close to your chest

or US close to the vest

If you hold, keep, or play something close to your chest or close to the vest, you do not tell other people about it.

It's better to hold such information close to the vest.

She tends to keep her opinions close to her chest.

adverb

closer; -est

at or to a short distance or time away

Don't drive so close to the car in front of you.

He told me to stay/keep close as we walked through the crowd.

Come close, everyone.

Look close [=closely] and tell me what you see.

She drew me close (to her) and held me.

The time for a decision is drawing closer.

My teammate came in third, and I finished close behind.

They sat close together at the dinner table.

close at hand

near in time or place

I always keep a few tissues close at hand [=near me] just in case.

The time for us to leave was close at hand.

close by

at a short distance away

Don't worry: if anything happens I'll be (standing) close by (you).

They're building a school close by.

close on

Brit :almost or nearly

We walked for close on [=close to] five miles.

close to

almost or nearly

They spent close to half a million dollars on the project.

Our company employs close to a thousand workers.

I haven't seen her in close to a year.

I sat there for close to an hour.

Brit :from a short distance

She's even more beautiful when seen close to. [=close up]

close up

or up close

from a short distance :at close range

You have to look at the painting close up to really appreciate its detail.

It looks very different up close. - see also close-up

come close

to almost do something

We didn't win, but we came close. - often + to

The band came very close to breaking up.

We came close to winning the championship this season.

to be similar to something or as good as expected

She said they taste just like real hot dogs, but they don't even come close (to the real thing).

cut it close

xem cut

noun

[singular] formal :the end of an activity or a period of time

Students vote for their favorite teacher at the close of each year.

At the close of trading, the stock market was two percent lower than yesterday.

As the year drew to a close, the debate over the new project grew more intense.

The war finally appears to be coming to a close.

She brought the show to a close with a performance of her most famous song. - see also complimentary close - compare 5close

noun

plural closes

[count] Brit

the area and buildings that are around a cathedral

a cathedral close

a road that is closed at one end - used in street names

Turn into Bloomhill Close. - compare 4close

* Các từ tương tự:
close call, close shave, close-cropped, closed, closed-captioned, closed-circuit, closed-door, closed-minded, closed-mouthed
verb

I closed my eyes. Please close the door behind you

shut

close up

seal

close off

lock

padlock

secure

fasten

The Bodleian Library will be closed for a week

make inaccessible

shut

Chiefly US place off limits

A brilliant flourish closes the first movement of the symphony

conclude

end

finish

complete

bring to a close or end

terminate

climax

Colloq wind up

Union and management closed a deal, and the strike was called off

conclude

sign

seal

make

settle

clinch

agree

arrange

work out

establish

Competition from the supermarket forced the greengrocer to close down

Also

close down

discontinue

terminate

stop

suspend

shut down

go out of business

cease operations

close (up)

Colloq wind up

shut up shop

put up the shutters

This wing of the museum has been closed off temporarily

Also

close off

seal

make inaccessible

shut (off)

obstruct

obturate

You have always closed your eyes to his faults

close one's eyes to

ignore

overlook

disregard

close up

It's time to close up for the night

a close

shut (up)

lock up

close (down)

We closed up ranks and stood at attention

b close

come or draw or bring together

unite

join

connect

adjective

He claims to have had a close encounter with an extraterrestrial. There certainly is a close resemblance between Kathy and her daughter

near

adjacent

proximate

proximal

The hostages spent a month in close confinement

closed

shut (up)

fixed

fast

secure

tight

I could hardly read the close writing on the matchbox

dense

compact

tight

cramped

compressed

tiny

minuscule

minute

They locked me in a room that was so close I could hardly breathe

stuffy

musty

stale

fusty

confining

oppressive

airless

unventilated

confined

stifling

suffocating

It was a close race, but Flanagan won by a hair

nearly equal or even

close-matched

neck and neck

tight

Close analysis has revealed that the handwriting is that of a left-handed adult

careful

assiduous

precise

detailed

concentrated

strict

rigorous

minute

searching

attentive

alert

intent

intense

thorough

painstaking

They are a very close family. She and her father are very close

attached

intimate

devoted

familiar

inseparable

close-knit

solid

confidential

fast

Colloq thick

thick as thieves

pally

US and Canadian palsy-walsy

buddy-buddy

Although it should have been a close secret, the press managed to get hold of it

private

privy

secret

guarded

closely guarded

confidential

She is very close about the whereabouts of her husband

secretive

reticent

taciturn

reserved

close-mouthed

tight-lipped

silent

He's so close he charges his own mother rent

stingy

mean

miserly

niggardly

tight-fisted

close-fisted

parsimonious

penurious

penny-pinching

cheese-paring

Scrooge-like

skinflinty

Colloq near

Brit mingy

The fugitives decided to lie close till nightfall

secluded

concealed

shut up or away

hidden

adverb

The murder took place close to my house. I'm frightened, so please stay close by

near

in the neighbourhood (of)

not far (from)

adjacent (to)

alongside

at hand

nearby

close by

For close to two thousand years the site lay untouched

close to or on or onto

nearly

almost

about

practically

approximately

nigh unto

approaching

noun

By the close of trading, share prices had risen again

end

termination

conclusion

finish

completion

cessation

culmination

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