bring sth. to a close

1. 结束某事

Let's bring this chapter to a close.

让我们结束这一章吧!

close down

1. 停业

The shop has already closed down.

那家商店已经关门了。

close in

1. 包围, 围住

Despair closed in on him.

他陷入绝望之中。

2. (天)渐暗

The evening is closing in.

夜幕即将来临。

close off

1. 使隔离

Why was the area closed off to all traffic?

为什么断绝了该地区的一切交通?

close on¹

1. 渐渐赶上

Tom was closing on the leading runner.

汤姆逐渐追上跑在前面的人。

close out

1. 处理掉

The company is closing out their entire supply of men's clothing.

这家公司正在削价出售所有男装。

2. 停业

The factory was then threatened with being closed out.

那家工厂当时正受到被迫停业的威胁。

close over

1. 覆盖

Midsummer heat is closing over the city.

这座城市正处于炎热的盛夏之中。

close up

1. 堵塞

He closed up the mouth of the pipe.

他把管口堵住了。

2. 愈合

Your wound will soon close up.

你的伤口很快就会愈合。

3. 停业

Business declined to such an extent that the company had to close up.

生意如此清淡, 公司只好停业。

close upon¹

1. 包围

The police were closing upon the house.

警察正在包围那座房子。

close with

1. 靠近

The ship was closing with the land.

船快靠岸了。

2. 同意; 达成协议

Do you really intend to close with his offer?

你真的打算接受他的开价?

come/draw to a close

1. 结束

The meeting was coming to a close.

会议即将结束。