close game — A contest or competition in which the participants are very evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain until the end
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A contest or competition in which the participants are very evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain until the end
Pronunciation (IPA): /kloʊs ɡeɪm/
Korean meaning: 참가자들의 실력이 비슷해서 끝까지 승부를 예측하기 어려운 치열한 경기
Korean pronunciation: **클로**스 **게**임
Example Sentences
- Every World Cup final seems to be a close game that gives viewers heart attacks.
- The chess match was such a close game that both players aged 10 years in 3 hours.
- It was a close game until the final whistle, keeping everyone in suspense.
close game
NOUN//kloʊs ɡeɪm//
A contest or competition in which the participants are very evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain until the end
The basketball close game ends with a buzzer-beater, scores tied until the final second.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Close는 라틴어 'clausus'(닫힌, 가까운)에서, Game은 고대 영어 'gamen'(즐거움, 경기)에서 유래되어 '가까운 승부의 경기'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“Every World Cup final seems to be a close game that gives viewers heart attacks.”
“The chess match was such a close game that both players aged 10 years in 3 hours.”
“It was a close game until the final whistle, keeping everyone in suspense.”
“The poker tournament ended in a close game where luck decided the winner.”
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