随着...的临近
Reach for 随着……的临近 when you want to describe something happening because a date or event is getting close — 'as X approaches.' Use it to frame anticipated rises in discussion ('as the premiere date approaches, buzz keeps building'), tensions ('as the election nears'), or preparations ('as the holiday approaches'). The pattern always points to a future event whose arrival is causing the change in the main clause. Strictly written register — news, essays, formal reports.
Structure
随着 [EVENT/DATE] 的临近, [RESULT IN MAIN CLAUSE]
suízhe... de línjìn
How to Think About It
随着 means 'along with' — it tracks parallel change. 临近 means 'drawing near.' Glue them together with 的 and you get a compact 'as [thing] approaches.' The whole phrase sits at the start of the sentence and the main clause delivers what's changing because of that approach. The change is almost always gradual: discussion intensifies, prices rise, tension grows. Don't use this for events that have already happened — it's strictly about something getting closer.
Examples
随着春节的临近，机场越来越拥挤。
Suízhe Chūnjié de línjìn, jīchǎng yuè lái yuè yōngjǐ.
As Spring Festival approaches, the airport is getting more and more crowded.
随着比赛日的临近，运动员们的训练强度增加了。
Suízhe bǐsài rì de línjìn, yùndòngyuán men de xùnliàn qiángdù zēngjiā le.
As race day approaches, the athletes have increased their training intensity.
随着截止日期的临近，团队的压力越来越大。
Suízhe jiézhǐ rìqī de línjìn, tuánduì de yālì yuè lái yuè dà.
As the deadline approaches, the team is under more and more pressure.
Common Mistake
Learners drop the 的, writing 随着……临近, because the 的 looks like an optional possessive. Here 的 is required — 临近 is being nominalized ('the approach of X') so 随着 has a noun phrase to attach to.
随着考试临近，学生们越来越紧张。
随着考试的临近，学生们越来越紧张。
Don't Confuse With
随着……
Broader version, tracks any parallel change ('with the development of technology'). Use the 的临近 variant only when something is approaching in time.
快要……了
Just states 'about to happen' without linking it to a result. 随着……的临近 needs a consequence clause that responds to the approach.
在……之前
Means 'before X happens' — a time anchor, not a trigger for change. 随着……的临近 emphasizes the gradual buildup as the date gets closer.
Practice
____考试的临近，复习的人越来越多。
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随着
随着发布日____临近，关注度持续上升。
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的
Arrange: 临近 / 随着 / 的 / 越来越 / 婚礼 / 紧张 / 她
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随着婚礼的临近，她越来越紧张。
Translate: As the election approaches, public debate is heating up.
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随着选举的临近，公众讨论越来越激烈。
Write one sentence using 随着……的临近 about a real upcoming event.
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随着毕业日期的临近，同学们开始忙着找工作。
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