| 词组 | near |
| 释义 | near /nɪə $ nɪr/ adverb preposition only a short distance from a person or thingverbsgo near sb/sth She told the children not to go near the canal.come near sb/sth also draw near formal The fox came near the house.live near sb/sth The family lives near San Diego.get nearer (and nearer) The sound got nearer and nearer.Near or near to?You usually say near sb/sth, or close to sb/sth.‘Near to sb/sth’ is possible, but less common.THESAURUS: near close very near something or someone, or almost touching them: The hotel is close to the beach. | Nancy came and sat close beside me on the bed. nearbytown | city | village | street | building | hospital near here or near a particular place: They owned a shop in a nearby town. | Police closed some nearby streets to traffic. | He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. | Her son lives nearby. | Is there a post office nearby?Nearby is used as an adverb and an adjective. neighbouring BrE neighboring AmEcountry | state | area | town | village | field neighbouring countries, towns etc are next to or near a particular place: Thousands of refugees escaped to neighbouring countries. | The storm has also damaged parts of neighboring states. | The rioting quickly spread to neighbouring areas. | The neighbouring town also has a beautiful medieval church. | The animals left the woods and went out into the neighbouring fields. surroundingarea | region | countryside | hills | mountains | villages around a place: There was a slight increase in radiation in the surrounding area. | The surrounding countryside is very beautiful. | The people escaped into the surrounding hills. localschool | hospital | library | shop | store | people | community | residents | inhabitants | farmer | government in the area near where someone lives, or near where something happens: The children go to the local school. | The passengers are being treated in a local hospital. | You can buy milk and eggs at the local store. | Local people should have the right to decide how their communities are run. | The police depend on the support of the local community. | The firm employs a quarter of the local inhabitants (=the people who live somewhere – a rather formal use). | The party won the local government elections.When saying that something is near and easy to get to, you can also say that it is a 2-minute walk, a 5-minute drive, or that it is within walking distance.You can also say that something is in the area (=near a place): Are there any good restaurants in the area? In more informal English, you can also say Are there any good restaurants around here? |
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