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v.approach; (of time or region) close to; close on; near; be in the vicinity
期限临近。
The deadline is approaching.
临近新时代
approach a new era
他住在临近大海的一所疗养院里。
He lives in a sanatorium close to the sea.
国庆节临近了。
The National Day is drawing coming.
考试临近了。
The examination is near at hand.
随着大选临近,她几乎没有什么回旋的余地了。
With an election looming, she has little room for manoeuvre.
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Word usage
- Note"临近" is different from "邻近". "临近" refers to "close to each other in time or location", without the nounal usage; "邻近" refers to adjacent location, with the nounal usage.