1 表達關上的意思:
close a door、close the door 關門
close a window、close the window 關閉窗戶
close the curtain 拉上窗簾
- Please close the door when you leave the room to keep the heat inside.(請在離開房間時關上門,以保持室內的熱量。)
- It's getting chilly; can you close the window?(外面變冷了,你可以把窗戶關上嗎?)
- As the sun set, she closed the curtains to block out the light.(太陽下山時,她拉上窗簾遮住光線。)
close your eyes 閉上你的眼睛
- Close your eyes and make a wish before blowing out the birthday candles.(閉上你的眼睛,在吹熄生日蠟燭之前許個願望。)
2 結束一個特定的事件或經歷:
close the chapter 結束一個階段
close the file 結束檔案
close the loop、close the circle 關閉、完成循環
- After years of struggle, he was finally able to close the chapter on his difficult past.(經過多年的奮鬥,他終於能夠結束自己艱難過去的一個階段。)
- After resolving the issue, we can finally close the file on that matter.(在解決問題後,我們終於可以結束這個事情的檔案。)
- We need to close the loop on this project by completing the final tasks.(我們需要完成最後的任務,以封閉這個專案的循環。)
- With this achievement, he felt like he had closed the circle in his career.(通過這一成就,他感覺自己在事業上已經完成了循環。)
close the book on 結束某事
close the door on 結束某事
- With this decision, we can finally close the book on that long-standing dispute.(通過這個決定,我們終於可以結束那個長期存在的爭端。)
- We need to find a way to close the door on this chapter of our lives and move forward.(我們需要找到一種方法,結束我們生活中的這一章,然後繼續前進。)
英文小貼士:「close the book on」和「close the door on」雖然在某些情境下可以有相似的意思,但它們通常有不同的用法和涵義:
「close the book on」通常指的是結束一段時期、某個事件、計劃、問題或一個主題。它暗示著對這個事情的結論或完成。例如,"We can finally close the book on this project" 意味著這個專案已經完成或結束,不再需要關注。而「close the door on」通常用於描述結束機會、可能性或選擇,通常是因為不再考慮或追求某事。它暗示著拒絕或結束了某種可能性。例如,"He closed the door on his dream of becoming an astronaut" 意味著他不再追求成為太空人的機會,已經放棄了這個夢想。
3 表達完成或解決:
close a deal 達成交易
close the case 結案
close out 處理掉、結束或完成一個項目、事件或任務
- He managed to close the deal with the client, securing a big contract.(他成功地與客戶達成交易,簽下一份大合同。)
- The salesperson worked hard to close the deal with the client.(銷售員努力與客戶達成交易。)
- After years of investigation, the detective was able to close the case and solve the mystery.(經過多年的調查,這名偵探終於能夠結案並解開謎團。)
- We need to close out this project by the end of the week.(我們需要在本週結束前完成這個項目。)
4 描述物體之間緊密的距離:
close by 在附近
close proximity 緊密鄰近
- The grocery store is close by, so we can walk there in a few minutes.(超市就在附近,我們可以在幾分鐘內步行到達。)
- The hotel's close proximity to the beach made it a popular choice for tourists.(這家飯店與海灘的緊密鄰近使其成為遊客的熱門選擇。)
close at hand 近在手邊
- Keep the first-aid kit close at hand in case of an emergency.(把急救箱放在手邊,以備不時之需。)
up close 近距離地
- We had the opportunity to see the wildlife up close during the safari.(我們在野生動物遠足中有機會近距離觀察野生動物。)
Ron forgot to close the door when he came into the house.
榮恩進到家裡後忘了關門。
Can I draw the curtains? The sun is too bright.
我可以拉上窗簾嗎?太陽太大了。
Make a wish on a falling star.
對流星許個願。
The girl blew out the candles on the cake.
女孩把蛋糕上的蠟燭吹熄了。
We should always have a spare tire in the trunk of the car in case one of the tires blows out.
我們應隨時在後車廂中放個備胎,以防有輪胎爆破。
I feel like seeing a movie tonight.
我今晚想去看場電影。
Do you feel like going to the movies tonight?
你今晚想看電影嗎?
Gary feels like he is being followed.
蓋瑞感覺好像自己被跟蹤了。
Jamie managed to contact the busy manager in that company.
傑米成功聯絡到了那家公司業務很繁忙的經理了。
I have only invited a few people.
我只邀請了一些人。
We should focus on the topic at hand instead of jumping to other concerns.
我們應該把討論焦點放在手邊的主題上,而不是跳到其他的關切事項。
When you’re at home, it’s always a good idea to have a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency.
你在家裡隨時都要準備好急救箱以備緊急之需,這種作法一向是個好點子。
In Taiwan, in case of emergency, please dial 119.
在臺灣,如遇緊急狀況,請撥打 119。
The police closed in on the criminal's hideout.
警方慢慢朝罪犯的藏身之處接近。
According to the news, a notorious drug dealer escaped from prison.
據新聞報導,一個惡名昭彰的毒販越獄了。
We’ve decided to change the plan.
我們已決定要改變計畫。
Never get too close to Jason.
不要跟傑森太過於親近。
Tina's home is close to a big park.
蒂娜的家鄰近一座大公園。
We came close to winning the contest.
我們差一點就贏了這場比賽。
He broke the 100-meter dash world record.
他打破了 100 公尺短跑的世界紀錄。
You really need to look out for cars when you cross the street.
過馬路時務必要注意來車。
Our goal is to make an accurate diagnosis as early as possible.
我們的目標是要儘早做出準確的診斷。
The doctor requested that Andy keep a close watch on his injuries while dressing them.
醫生要求安迪上藥時密切觀察自己的傷口。
Due to rising crime rates, Mr. Banks purchased several surveillance cameras for his property.
由於犯罪率上升,班克斯先生買了幾臺監視攝影機監控自己
的房產。
We tend to take natural resources for granted nowadays.
現今,我們往往將自然資源視為理所當然。
The movie closed with the woman falling in love and moving to New York.
電影結尾時,那名女子墜入情網並搬到紐約。