Close at hand Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhænd
KLOHS-at-HAND
kləʊz/ /ˈæt/ /hˈænd
KLOHZ-at-HAND
التعريف
Very near or easy to reach; something that is physically close or available when needed.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in both spoken and written English, slightly formal. Used for objects, places, or sometimes opportunities. Usually not used for people. Synonymous with 'within reach', 'nearby', or 'at hand'.
Spanish: al alcance - cerca - a manoPortuguese (BR): ao alcance - à mão - pertoPortuguese (PT): ao alcance - à mão - pertoChinese (Simplified): 近在手边 - 触手可及Chinese (Traditional): 近在手邊 - 觸手可及Hindi: पास में - नज़दीकArabic: قريب - في المتناولBengali: নিকটবর্তী - হাতের কাছেRussian: под рукой - рядомJapanese: 手近 - すぐそばVietnamese: gần bên - trong tầm tayKorean: 가까이에 - 손이 닿는 곳에Turkish: el altında - yakındaUrdu: قریب ہی - ہاتھ کی پہنچ میںIndonesian: dekat - mudah dijangkau
جمل نموذجية
The books you need are close at hand.
basic
Keep your phone close at hand in case you get a call.
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A hospital is close at hand if you need help.
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With summer vacation close at hand, students are getting excited.
natural
Don't worry, help is close at hand if you need it.
natural
I like to have snacks close at hand when I'm working late.
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