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● close ˈranks if a group of people close ranks , they work closely together to defend themselves , especially when they are being criticized （尤指受到批评时）抱团，携手合作◆ It's not unusual for the police to close ranks when one of their officers is being investigated . 在一位警员受到调查时，警察抱团的事并不罕见。if soldiers close ranks , they move closer together in order to defend themselves （士兵）成密集队形，相互靠拢See also close |