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closing time

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Leisure
ˈclosing time noun [countable, uncountable]  DLDRINKthe time when a pub must stop serving drinks and close 〔酒吧的〕打烊时间,停止营业时间
Examples from the Corpus
closing timeThe rear of his house looked blank and uninviting, like a beachfront park after closing time.As closing time drew near, the children grew less.Nevertheless, there is something singularly stupid about racing to the video store at closing time.It was just before closing time when a girl dropped an envelope in my lap.Instead, he was more like a man trying to down a couple of swift pints before closing time.Outside, it is closing time and we have drawn a blank.Planning officer Peter Wilson, recommending approval, said the couple had agreed to make closing time 10.30.
ˈclosing time nounChineseSyllable
Corpus a pub when time the must stop


closing time
ˈclosing time noun [uncountable and countable]
the time when a pub must stop serving drinks and close


closing timeBrE /ˈkləʊzɪŋ taɪm/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkloʊzɪŋ taɪm/ 🔊 noun [countable, uncountable] the time when a pub, shop/store, bar, etc. ends business for the day and people have to leave (酒馆、商店等的)打烊时间