| 单词 | near |
| 释义 | near —nearness, n. /near/, adv., nearer, nearest, adj., nearer, nearest, prep., v. adv. 1. close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout. 2. at, within, or to a short distance. 3. close in time: The New Year draws near. 4. close in relation; closely with respect to connection, similarity, intimacy, etc. (often used in combination): a near-standing position. 5. all but; almost; nearly: a period of near 30 years. 6. Naut. close to the wind. 7. Archaic. in a thrifty or stingy manner. adj. 8. being close by; not distant: the near fields. 9. being the lesser in distance: the near side. 10. short or direct: the near road. 11. close in time: the near future. 12. closely related or connected: our nearest relatives. 13. close to an original: a near translation. 14. closely affecting one's interests or feelings: a matter of near consequence to one. 15. intimate or familiar: a near friend. 16. narrow or close: a near escape. 17. thrifty or stingy: near with one's pocketbook. 18. (of two draft animals hitched together) being on the driver's left (as opposed to off): The near horse is going lame. 19. near at hand, a. in the immediate vicinity: There is a shopping area near at hand. b. in the near future; soon: The departure is near at hand. prep. 20. at, to, or within a short distance, or no great distance, from or of: regions near the equator. 21. close to in time: near the beginning of the year. 22. close to a condition or state: He is near death. v.t. , v.i. 23. to come or draw near; approach: The boat neared the dock. Storm clouds neared. [bef. 900; ME nere, OE near, comp. of neah NIGH] Syn. 11. imminent, impending, approaching. 17. tight, miserly. Ant. 1, 2, 8-11, 18. far. 17. generous. |
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