closing
/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkləʊ.zɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈklō-ziŋ/ (ame, mw)
closing — 形容詞
- closingpositive
- more closingcomparative
- most closingsuperlative
1. used to describe the final part of an event, speech, or activity
結尾的
位於或靠近事件、演講等結尾的
used to describe the final part of an event, speech, or activity
The CEO delivered her closing remarks at the annual shareholders' meeting.
執行長在年度股東大會上發表了結尾致詞。
only before noun: closing remarks
In the closing minutes of the match, Ravi scored the winning goal.
在比賽的最後幾分鐘，Ravi 踢進了致勝的一球。
Aiko's closing argument convinced the jury to reach a verdict.
Aiko 的結尾辯詞說服了陪審團做出裁決。
The closing scene of the film left the audience in silence.
那部電影的結尾場景讓觀眾陷入沉默。
Tomás missed the closing ceremony because his flight left at dawn.
Tomás 因為航班在黎明起飛，錯過了閉幕典禮。
- final
more common and neutral; 'closing' specifically refers to the act of ending while 'final' simply means last in sequence
- concluding
slightly more formal; often chosen in academic or ceremonial contexts
- last
simplest and most general; less specific about a process of ending
文法句型
closing + noun
常見錯誤
closing — 名詞
- closingsingular
- closingsplural
1. the time when a business or public venue stops serving visitors, either at the e
關閉；打烊
商店、餐廳等停止對外開放的時間或狀態
the time when a business or public venue stops serving visitors, either at the end of the day or for good
The museum announced its closing at 5 p.m. every Sunday throughout the winter.
博物館宣布整個冬季每週日下午五點關閉。
After the storm warning, the city ordered the closing of all public parks and beaches.
暴風警報發布後，市政府下令關閉所有公園和海灘。
the closing of + [public place]
The restaurant's sudden closing surprised the regular customers who ate there every week.
那家餐廳突然關門，讓每週都去用餐的熟客們非常驚訝。
Shop closing times in this small town are much earlier than in the capital.
這個小鎮的商店打烊時間比首都早很多。
Diego checked the library's closing hours before planning his study session.
Diego 在規劃讀書時間前先查了圖書館的閉館時間。
- opening
the time when a place begins to receive visitors or customers
文法句型
the closing of + noun
possesive + closing
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'closing time' to refer to the hour when pubs, bars, or shops stop serving customers. Can describe both daily closures and permanent shutdowns — context tells you which.
常見錯誤
2. the act of moving a door, lid, window, or one's eyes from an open to a shut posi
關上；閉合
將門、眼睛等由開啟轉為關閉的動作
the act of moving a door, lid, window, or one's eyes from an open to a shut position
The soft closing of the bedroom door told Noa that the baby was finally asleep.
臥室門輕輕關上的聲音告訴 Noa，寶寶終於睡著了。
the closing of + [physical object]
The closing of the garage door is now controlled by a remote with a sensor.
車庫門的關閉現在由遙控器搭配感應器控制。
Rashida blinked, and the slow closing of her eyes showed how exhausted she felt.
Rashida 眨了眨眼，她慢慢閉上眼睛的動作顯示她已經累壞了。
The window's automatic closing mechanism was broken after the winter storm.
那扇窗戶的自動關閉裝置在冬季暴風雨後故障了。
Bao heard the closing of the gate latch when the wind blew through the yard.
Bao 聽見風吹過院子時大門門閂關上的聲音。
- opening
the action of moving something to an open position
文法句型
the closing of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears in compound nouns or technical descriptions: 'door-closing system,' 'eye-closing reflex.' The opposite action is 'opening.'
3. the permanent end of a company, factory, hospital, or other organization's opera
停業；倒閉
公司、工廠等永久停止運作
the permanent end of a company, factory, hospital, or other organization's operations
The factory closing left three hundred workers without jobs before the holidays.
工廠倒閉讓三百名工人在假期前失去了工作。
The hospital's closing forced patients to travel to another town for treatment.
醫院關閉迫使病人前往另一個城鎮就醫。
After fifty years in business, the family store's closing saddened the whole neighborhood.
經營五十年後，那家家庭式商店的停業讓整個街坊都感到難過。
The government announced the closing of the coal mine after years of declining output.
政府宣布在產量多年下滑後關閉那座煤礦。
Wen wrote an article about the closing of local libraries across the region.
Wen 寫了一篇關於全國各地地方圖書館關閉的文章。
- closure
the more formal and standard term for a permanent end of operations; 'closure' is preferred in official announcements
- shutdown
often suggests a sudden or enforced end, or a temporary halt that may become permanent
- liquidation
specifically refers to the process of selling assets to pay debts when a company ends
文法句型
the closing of + [organization]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (VENUE SHUT): this sense always refers to a permanent end of an organization's existence, not a daily routine. 'The restaurant's closing at 10 PM' (sense 1) vs. 'the restaurant's closing after 40 years' (sense 3).
常見錯誤
4. the final part or moment of an event, speech, period, or process — for example,
結尾；結束
事件、演講等的最後部分
the final part or moment of an event, speech, period, or process — for example, the closing of a ceremony with a final song, or the closing of a debate with a concluding statement
The closing of the conference featured a speech by a Nobel prize winner.
研討會的結尾由一位諾貝爾獎得主發表演說。
As the closing of the school year approached, the students prepared for their final exams.
學年接近尾聲時，學生們都準備期末考試。
the closing of + [time period]
The orchestra played a famous piece at the closing of the summer festival.
樂團在夏季音樂節的結尾演奏了一首名曲。
The closing of Dr. Okafor's lecture received a warm ovation from the audience.
Okafor 博士的講座結束時，聽眾報以熱烈掌聲。
The closing of the old year brought a village celebration for the new one.
舊的一年結束時，村民們舉辦了慶祝新年的活動。
- end
the simplest, most general word; 'end' is neutral while 'closing' suggests a process of winding down
- conclusion
more formal; often used for written works, arguments, or formal events
- finish
emphasizes the final moment rather than the process leading to it
- finale
reserved for dramatic or musical events; suggests a grand or memorable ending
文法句型
the closing of + [abstract noun]
用法筆記
Used with a wide range of event nouns: 'the closing of the meeting,' 'the closing of the season,' 'the closing of the debate.' The adjective form 'closing' (adj sense 1) is more common and often preferred in everyday speech: 'closing remarks' rather than 'the closing of the remarks.'
常見錯誤
5. the final stage of a business negotiation when all parties agree to the terms an
成交；結案
商業協議最終達成並完成
the final stage of a business negotiation when all parties agree to the terms and the deal is formally completed
The closing of the merger took place after both boards approved the terms.
在雙方董事會批准條件後，合併案正式成交。
Lawyers worked through the weekend to prepare documents for the deal's closing.
律師們整個週末都在準備交易結案所需的文件。
deal closing — business collocation
The closing of the partnership agreement was delayed by unresolved tax issues.
合夥協議的成交因為未解決的稅務問題而延遲。
Yusuf celebrated the closing of his first international contract with his team.
Yusuf 和團隊一起慶祝他的第一份國際合約順利成交。
- completion
more general; can apply to any finished task, not just business deals
- settlement
often used when money changes hands to resolve a debt or obligation
- finalization
slightly more formal; stresses the last administrative steps
文法句型
the closing of + [business deal/agreement]
用法筆記
Typically used in business journalism and contract negotiation. Unlike sense 6 (real estate), this sense covers any type of commercial deal — mergers, partnerships, or sales of assets.
6. the final step in a property sale when the buyer becomes the legal owner and all
交屋；過戶
房產所有權從賣方轉給買方的法律程序
the final step in a property sale when the buyer becomes the legal owner and all paperwork is signed
The closing of the house sale is scheduled for next Friday morning.
那棟房子的交屋手續排定在下週五早上進行。
Beatriz received the keys to her new apartment at the closing last Tuesday.
Beatriz 在上週二交屋時拿到了新公寓的鑰匙。
at the closing — fixed phrase in real estate
The buyers and sellers sat together at the lawyer's office for the closing.
買賣雙方一起坐在律師事務所辦理過戶。
Delays at the closing meant the Kims could not move in before the new term.
交屋延誤代表 Kim 一家無法在新學期前搬進去。
Closing costs included the lawyer's fee and the land transfer tax on the property.
交屋費用包括律師費和這棟房產的土地移轉稅。
- completion
the standard term in British English for the same legal process
- settlement
used in some regions and legal contexts interchangeably with closing
文法句型
the closing of + [property]
用法筆記
In British English, the equivalent term is 'completion.' 'Closing costs' is a fixed term for fees paid at the closing, such as legal fees, registration taxes, and inspection charges.
常見錯誤
7. making a distance, difference, or gap smaller — for instance, reducing a scoring
縮小；拉近
減少差異、距離或差距的過程
making a distance, difference, or gap smaller — for instance, reducing a scoring gap in a game or narrowing a wealth gap in society
The closing of the gap between rich and poor students is a national priority.
拉近貧富學生之間的差距是國家的首要任務。
the closing of + [gap] in social contexts
The runner's finish led to the closing of the gap with the leader.
那位跑者的衝刺拉近了與領先者之間的差距。
The policy focused on the closing of the wage gap between men and women.
這項政策專注於縮小男女之間的薪資差距。
Olu studied the closing of the age gap in marriage patterns across different cultures.
Olu 研究了不同文化中婚姻年齡差距縮小的現象。
文法句型
the closing of + [gap/distance/difference]
用法筆記
Often found in formal writing about social issues (income gap, achievement gap, gender gap) or competitive contexts (sports, racing). The verb form 'close the gap' is more common in everyday speech.