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

• Considering our closeness, you ought to have told me about your problem earlier.
  就凭我们的密切（关系），你早该告诉我你的问题。
• This picture is a closeness of the human eye.
  这张照片是人眼的特写。
• The etymological closeness of the Sanskrit and English words is striking.
  梵语和英语的词源的连结性是如此地惊人。
• The high-speed and good closeness have greatly reduced the energy losses, effectively controlled environment and raised efficiency.
  高速和良好的密闭性使门极大的降低了能量损耗，有效控制环境，提高效率及效益。
• Knowing his closeness with money, I offer to pay the entire cost.
  因为了解他对钱的吝啬，我提出由我来支付全部费用。
• 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。
• Joe was jealous of the closeness between his mother and his younger brother.
  乔嫉妒他母亲和弟弟之间的亲密关系。
• F. the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday promotes life, friendship, closeness and family unity.
  感恩节的宗旨就是提升生活，增进友谊，凝聚关系和团结家庭。
• 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？
• 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。