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

• 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。
• The researchers point to the closeness of the areas of the brain associated with serotonin and oxytocin.
  研究人员指出大脑跟血清素和催产素关联的临近区域。
• 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。
• There's a constant level of closeness that I really need from the person I love.
  我需要从我爱的人身上得到一定程度的亲。
• For him the first name was sign of friendship and closeness;
  在他看来，称呼他的名字代表了友谊和亲近；
• I believe the closeness that we developed will benefit our relationship for the rest of our lives.
  我相信我们之间产生的这种亲密会让我们的关系在以后的生命里非常受用。
• 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。
• Because the closeness of this family is very important to me.
  因为家庭的亲密对我很重要。
• If you are in love, then enjoy your closeness and make plans to solidify your relationship.
  如果你正处于爱情关系中，那就享受你们的亲密关系并做出巩固你们关系的计划。
• 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。