as + adj.+as possible ， this phrase is translated into Chinese as "尽可能的+adj." For instance, as ‘fast’ as possible = 尽可能的‘快（速度）’ 。 as ‘soon’ as possible = 尽可能的’快（时间上）‘ Therefore, as close as possible = 尽可能的近 Be careful，“as + adj.+as possible” is quite different from "the more... the better" ,all depends on contexts. Am I understood? Hope I can help,Katya.

尽可能地近；尽量地近；尽你所能近一点

尽可能的近一点

Dearest Katya - if I didn't know you better I would almost think that sounded like a challenge? :)

Ralph, do you mean the lion? :)))))) There will be a point of no return one day... better be linguistically ready! :))))