close-knit

UK:  [.kləʊs 'nɪt]

US:  [.kloʊs 'nɪt]

adj.

1.紧紧结合在一起的

2.(论据等)严谨的

n.

1.紧密的

1 . The public spokesman for the British Empire was also the head of a close knit family.
这位大英帝国的公开发言人也是一个亲密大家庭的家长。

2 . Mr Brown's problems are compounded by the length of time that he and his close-knit team have had to prepare.
布朗与其组织严密的团队在长期的工作中积攒下来的问题是相当复杂的。

3 . Oyler says it was easy to create a vibrant life because of the energy and close-knit nature of the industry in China.
Oyler说这样更容易创造充满生气的生活，因为中国工业严谨而有活力。

4 . Instead they rely heavily on a close-knit circle of up to ten close friends and family to juggle their busy lives.
所以，她们十分依赖亲友团，需要多达10名亲友来帮她们应付劳碌的生活。

5 . ( Laughter ) But the truth is that I had a very happy childhood , full of laughter and love, in a very close- knit family .
（笑声）但是事实，我的童年非常愉快，充满了欢笑和关爱，也有着一个非常亲密的家庭。