词汇 | close off |
释义 | Phr V close off closes, closing, closed close off sth or close sth off to put something across the entrance to something {e.g. road, building, area} in order to stop people entering itWe used to get a lot of pleasure from walking in those hills until they were closed off. sometimes + toIt is our aim to close off areas of the city centre to traffic. close off sth • close sth off to block the entrance to a particular area or road in order to prevent people from going there: Police closed off the whole road while they dealt with the accident. With more than 5,000 fans waiting to see Schwarzenegger, the area around Planet Hollywood had to be closed off.+ to Parts of the palace were closed off to the public for redecoration and repair.■ SIMILAR TO: seal off close off1. To prevent access to a particular area or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "close" and "off." We had to close off that section of the restaurant for a private party. I had to take a detour on my way home because the water department closed a bunch of streets off. 2. To avoid emotional connection with others; to isolate. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun can be used between "close" and "off." Todd really closed himself off after his last break-up. I have a hard time making friends because I usually close myself off from other people. 3. To refuse to listen to viewpoints, ideas, or opinions that differ from one's own. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun can be used between "close" and "off." Grandpa, you can't just close yourself off to the ways of the modern world. Can you please listen to what I think, instead of automatically closing yourself off? close something offto prevent entrance into something; to block something off. Please don't close this passageway off. They closed off the passageway anyway. close offv. To prevent passage along or through something: The police closed off the main avenue for a parade. Park rangers closed the lake off to motorboats. |
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