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US /kloʊz ɪn/
UK /kloʊz ɪn/
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1.

包圍, 籠罩

to surround or enclose something or someone, often in a threatening or restrictive way

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The fog began to close in, making visibility very poor.
霧開始籠罩，能見度變得非常差。
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The police are closing in on the suspects.
警方正在包圍嫌疑人。
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2.

臨近, 接近尾聲

to approach the end of a period of time or an event

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As winter began to close in, the days grew shorter and colder.
隨著冬天開始臨近，白天變得越來越短，越來越冷。
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The deadline is closing in fast.
截止日期正在快速臨近。
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