neared
v．接近，靠近：在空间、时间或程度上靠近某物或某人。
例句
We neared the top of the hill.
我们快到山顶了。
《牛津词典》
As half time neared, Hardyman almost scored twice.
中场休息临近时，哈迪曼几乎两度得分。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
As Christmas neared, the children became more and more excited.
快过圣诞节了，孩子们越来越兴奋。
