1. The fog began to close in, making it hard to see.
雾开始弥漫，视线变得模糊。

2. Winter is closing in, and the days are getting shorter.
冬天临近，白天变得更短了。

3. The police closed in on the suspect after hours of searching.
警方经过数小时搜查后逐渐逼近了嫌疑人。

A: The deadline is closing in quickly.
A：截止日期很快就要到了。

B: We need to finish our work before it closes in.
B：我们必须在时间临近之前完成工作。

1) 靠近某人或某物

2) 时间或季节临近

3) 危险或压力逐渐逼近

1. 逐渐靠近或接近

e.g. The hunters closed in on the deer.
猎人逐渐逼近鹿。

2. 时间或事件临近

e.g. Darkness was closing in.
夜幕降临。

phrasal verb

1. To gradually approach someone or something; to get nearer in distance or time.

Synonym: approach, draw near, advance