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- 靠近
靠近
kào jìn
Meaning
- to approach; to draw near
- to be close to
Definition
动词，指物体或人与人之间距离缩短，或趋向于某个目标。
Verb, meaning to move closer to something or someone, or to approach a target.
Usage
常用于表示空间距离上的接近，也可用于抽象意义上的接近，如关系、目标等。
Often used to indicate spatial proximity, but can also be used in abstract senses such as relationships or goals.
Examples
- 1 小船慢慢靠近岸边。 (The boat slowly approached the shore.)
- 2 他悄悄靠近她，想说句话。 (He quietly approached her to say something.)
- 3 这家公司正在靠近行业领先地位。 (This company is approaching an industry-leading position.)
- 4 两国关系逐渐靠近，合作增多。 (The relations between the two countries are gradually drawing closer, with more cooperation.)
- 5 请不要靠近危险区域。 (Please do not approach dangerous areas.)
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