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单词 bear down on someone or something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to approach (someone) in a determined manner
The storm is expected to bear down on the area in the early hours.
Synonyms
advance on
attack
approach
When I approached them they fell silent.
move towards
close in on
converge on
move in on
come near to
draw near to
See bear

Additional synonyms

in the sense of approach
Definition
to come close or closer to
When I approached them they fell silent.
Synonyms
move towards,
come to,
reach,
near,
advance,
catch up,
meet,
come close,
gain on,
converge on,
come near,
push forward,
draw near,
creep up on

Nearby words of
bear down on someone or something

  • beaming
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  • bear or keep something or someone in mind

Related terms of
bear down on someone or something

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Synonyms of 'bear down on someone or something'

bear down on someone or something

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