[, ]the situation when a factory, school, hospital, etc. shuts permanently(永久性的)停业,关闭◆The company is hoping to avoid plant closures and lay-offs.公司希望避免工厂倒闭和裁员。◆factories earmarked for closure被指定关闭的工厂⨁branch / plant / store closures分支机构/工厂/商店倒闭⨁to avoid / face / force / lead to / prevent closure(s)避免/面临/强迫/导致/防止倒闭