Near的意思是

adv.（空间）在近处;在附近;（时间）临近;（程度）几乎；

prep.（表示程度）接近;（表示位置）靠近;（表示时间）将近;接近于（某种状态）；

adj.近的;亲密的;近似;（亲属关系）近亲

It would appear that the legal profession is the nearest thing to a recession-proof industry 

司法行业看来是最不易受经济萧条影响的领域了。

The time for my departure from Japan was drawing nearer every day. 

我离开日本的日子一天天近了。

The pound, which ended last year near its annual low, is expected to come under renewed pressure today. 

英镑去年年终降到了接近全年最低点的水平，预计今天将再度面临汇价下跌的压力。