close in upon

close in upon的音标是[kləʊs ɪn ənˈbʊr]，基本翻译是接近，包围。速记技巧是：cl-o-in。

Close in: 词源同close. In this sense, it is used to mean to approach or gather round closely.

Inferior: 词源同infer, which comes from Latin in- “not” + ferre “to bear”. It means “not good enough” or “not up to standard”.

Inferior的变化形式包括inferiority（自卑感）、inferiorize（使降格）、inferiorly（低劣地）。

相关单词有：

1. inferiority complex（自卑情结）：一种心理现象，表现为对自己的能力、价值等产生怀疑，认为自己不如他人。

2. inferior goods（劣质商品）：质量低于标准的商品。

3. inferior to（不如…）：表示某人在能力、地位等方面不如另一个人。

4. inferiority complex and inferior goods are both negative concepts, while inferior in the sense of approaching or gathering round closely is a positive action.

以上这些单词都与“close in”这个单词有密切关系，通过追溯其词源和变化形式，我们可以更好地理解这些单词的含义和用法。

常用短语：

1. close in on：接近，包围

2. draw close to：靠近

3. be close in：亲密无间

4. draw near to：接近

5. close in time：及时完成

6. close ranks：团结一致

7. close one’s eyes to：对……视而不见

例句：

1. The enemy soldiers closed in upon us from all sides.

2. We drew close to the destination.

3. They were close in friends, sharing everything.

4. As the deadline drew near, they worked even harder.

5. Close ranks and stand strong!

6. We must not close our eyes to the problems in society.

英文小作文：

Time is like a river, flowing without stop. But we should not be afraid of it, for it is the carrier of our dreams and aspirations. As time passes by, we should always keep close in time, cherishing every moment and making the most of it. Whether we are facing difficulties or achieving success, we should always maintain a positive attitude and embrace the present moment. For only by doing so can we truly appreciate the beauty of life and make the most of our time on this earth.