phrase near: 距离很近 Shall we call in on Miranda? You know she lives quite close by.我们去拜访一下米兰达，好吗？你知道的，她就住在附近。 Everywhere she went, there were photographers close by. Make sure you stay close by while I'm talking to her. Let's go out to eat. There's a good Italian restaurant close by. I don't worry too much because my parents are always close by if I need any help. See also