closely

剑桥词典

closely adverb (RELATIONSHIP)

in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship
紧密地，密切地，直接联系地
English and German are closely related . 英语和德语的亲缘关系很近。
Both politicians have been closely associated with the movement for some time . 这两位政界人士与这场运动有密切联系，而且都已经有一段时间了。
We are working closely with the police . 我们正与警方密切合作。

例句

• The euro has closely shadowed the dollar .
• Because they worked so closely in the same department , John was tarred with the same brush as Tim.
• He has been closely associated with the museum for many years .
• She has been closely associated with racist organizations in the past.
• We have remained closely in touch over the years .

closely adverb (CAREFULLY)

carefully and paying attention to details
仔细地，小心谨慎地
Pollution levels are closely monitored . 污染等级受到严密的监控。
He looked again more closely at the marks . 他又更加仔细地看了看分数。

closely adverb (SIMILAR)


without a big difference between two people , groups , or things
相似地，不相上下地
The two teams are closely matched . 两队的实力不相上下。
It was a closely fought election . 竞选相当激烈，不分胜负。


closely adverb (SECRETIVE)


in a way that tries hard to keep something secret
秘密地，暗中地
a closely guarded secret 严格保守的秘密

closely adverb (NEAR)

not far in time or position
（时间或空间上）接近地，不远地
The Swiss boat is in the lead , followed closely by the French . 瑞士队的船处于领先地位，紧随其后的是法国队。 返回 closely