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nigh

/naɪ/

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verb

临近，接近

To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near

Examples :

"As the deadline for the project drew nigh, Sarah worked late into the night. "

随着项目截止日期日益临近，萨拉工作到深夜。

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adjective

临近，靠近

Examples :

"The end is nigh!"

末日临近了！

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adjective

接近的，亲近的。

Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.

Examples :

"Despite their different personalities, the two siblings were nigh inseparable, sharing secrets and supporting each other through everything. "

虽然性格迥异，这对兄妹却亲密无间，分享秘密，在任何事情上都互相扶持。

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adverb

差不多， लगभग.

Almost, nearly.

Examples :

"The pizza was nigh finished, with only one slice remaining. "

披萨差不多吃完了，只剩下一片了。

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preposition

临近，靠近。

Examples :

"The library is nigh, so I can easily get my book. "

图书馆就在附近，所以我很容易拿到我的书。

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