draw near

draw near的音标是[dɔːr ˈneə(r)]，基本翻译是“靠近，临近”，速记技巧是：draw紧了再紧。

draw near的英文词源是拉丁语“ad”加上“nece”，意为“靠近”。其变化形式主要有：

1. drawn near：表示“接近，靠近”，强调逐渐接近的过程。

2. draw nearer：表示“更接近”，强调向目标方向靠近的动作。

相关单词：

1. near：表示“在附近，接近”的意思，与draw near表示的含义相近。

2. nearness：表示“接近，邻近”的意思，可以与near互换使用。

3. approach：表示“靠近，接近”的意思，常用于表示采取某种方法或行动接近目标。

4. vicinity：表示“邻近，附近”的意思，强调地理位置上的接近。

5. nearness in age：表示“年龄相近”，强调两人之间的年龄差距不大。

6. nearness of birth：表示“出生相近”，强调两人之间血缘关系的接近。

draw near的本意是“靠近”，在宗教、哲学等语境中，它常被用来表达一种敬畏、虔诚的情感，表示即将面对神圣的事物或即将做出重要的决定。使用该词时，需要注意语境和语气的把握，以传达准确和恰当的意义。

常用短语：

1. draw near to (sb)

2. draw near the end of (sth)

3. draw near the decision

4. draw near the celebration

5. draw near the moment

6. draw near the goal

7. draw near the finish line

例句：

1. As we draw near to our graduation, we realize how fast time flies.

2. The end of the year is drawing near, let"s make sure to finish all our tasks before then.

3. We are drawing near to making a decision about our future career path.

4. The celebration is drawing near, we are all eagerly looking forward to it.

5. The moment I drew near my house, I could feel the warmth of my family waiting for me.

6. We are drawing near to achieving our goal of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

7. The finish line is drawing near, I can finally rest after all this hard work.

英文小作文：

Time flies when you"re having fun, and before we know it, it"s almost the end of the year. I"m feeling both excited and nervous as I draw near the moment when I can finally relax and enjoy myself. However, I also realize that this is a time for me to reflect on what I"ve learned and accomplished this year, and to plan for what"s next in my life. I"ve had some ups and downs this year, but I"m proud of myself for persevering and making it to this point. Now, as I draw near the finish line, I"m looking forward to what the future holds for me and what new challenges I"ll face. I"m ready to embrace whatever comes my way and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.