closeness

英 [ˈkloʊsnəs]

美 [ˈkloʊsnəs]

n.  密闭；狭窄；闷塞；闷热; 接近；亲密; 严密精密；紧密

复数：closenesses　

BNC.11313 / COCA.10688

英英释义

noun

• close or warm friendship
  1. the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy
  Synonym:familiarityintimacy
• characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes)
  Synonym:secretiveness
• extreme stinginess
  Synonym:meannessminginessniggardlinessniggardnessparsimonyparsimoniousnesstightnesstightfistedness
• the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
  1. the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action
  Synonym:nearness
• the quality of being close and poorly ventilated
  Synonym:stuffiness
• a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
  1. their closeness grew as the night wore on
  Synonym:intimacy

双语例句

• ESP's vitality lies in its closeness to market and its commitment to real career or users.
  专门用途英语的生命力在于贴近市场、满足实际使用部门和学习者的需求。
• The closeness to nature and the gentle pace of living.
  贴近大自然的环境和悠闲的生活节奏。
• Because the closeness of this family is very important to me.
  因为家庭的亲密对我很重要。
• How do you find an acceptable balance between closeness and distance in a relationship?
  在人际关系中，你怎样在亲密与疏离之间找到恰当的平衡？
• They want South Korea's money but the new closeness is a challenge.
  他们想要韩国的钱，但这种新的密切关系是一种挑战。
• Whereas hugging shows closeness, shaking hands means there is a little more formality in the relationship.
  拥抱表示亲密，而握手意味着两人关系中更多了一些拘谨与礼节。
• Is true satisfaction and closeness really for sale?
  真正的满足感和亲密感是可以买的到的吗？
• This picture is a closeness of the human eye.
  这张照片是人眼的特写。
• They felt a new closeness in relationships with their friends.
  他们觉得同朋友之间产生了一种新的亲密关系。
• I wish, therefore, to convey to all of you the expression of my fraternal closeness.
  我很想向你们表达我对你们亲切的关怀。