bring to a close

bring to a close的音标为[brɪn ˈtəʊ taɪ ˌkləʊ]，基本翻译为“结束，终止”，速记技巧为：谐音记忆：布林掏了扣子（close）——扣子都掏出来了，当然就结束了。

英文单词“bring to a close”的词源主要有：

1. 词根“close”本身，意为“关闭”或“结束”。

2. 词缀“bring”，表示“带来”或“带来做某事”。

该词缀和词根结合在一起，表示“带来结束”或“结束某事”。

变化形式：通常为动词形式，没有明显的词形变化。

相关单词：

1. closure n. 关闭；结束；终结

2. close-fought adj. 激烈的；艰苦的

3. close-knit adj. 紧密结合的；关系密切的

4. close-up n. 特写镜头；近距离观察

5. close-down n. 结束；停业

6. close-to adj. 接近的；紧挨着的

7. close-guard n. 近身护卫；贴身格斗

8. close-quarters adj. 近距离的；密切接触的

9. close-minded adj. 心胸狭窄的；顽固的

10. close-range n. 近景镜头；近处观看

常用短语：

1. bring to a close 结束

2. bring to a close a debate 结束一场辩论

3. bring closure to an issue 使问题得到解决

4. bring to a close a meeting 结束会议

5. bring to a close a process 结束一个过程

6. bring to a close a chapter 结束一个章节

7. bring to a close a project 结束一个项目

双语例句：

1. The meeting was brought to a close by the chairman. （会议由主席宣布结束。）

2. The debate was brought to a close after much heated argument. （经过激烈的争论后，辩论结束了。）

3. The process of negotiation has brought closure to the issue of border dispute. （通过谈判，边界争议问题得到了解决。）

4. The end of the rainy season has brought relief and closure to many areas affected by floods. （雨季的结束给许多遭受洪灾影响的地区带来了缓解和结束。）

5. The chapter in our lives that was filled with struggle has now been brought to a close with the birth of our child. （我们生命中充满挣扎的篇章随着孩子的降生而画上了句号。）

6. The project has been brought to a close after successfully completing all its objectives. （项目在成功完成所有目标后结束。）

7. The film ended with a powerful climax and brought the story to a close in a satisfying way. （电影以一个强大的高潮结束，并以令人满意的方式结束了故事。）

英文小作文：

The End of an Era

Today, I feel a sense of closure as I look back on an important period in my life. The era I am referring to was one filled with growth, learning, and change, and it has come to an end with the passing of an old friend. During this time, I experienced many ups and downs, but through it all, I gained valuable lessons and strength that will help me in the future. Although it may be hard to say goodbye, I am comforted by the knowledge that new beginnings await me, and I am excited to embark on new chapters in my life. With this ending, I am reminded of the importance of cherishing every moment and seizing the opportunities that come my way, for they may never come again. I leave this era with a sense of gratitude and hope for what the future holds.