He is both the leader and a close friend of the masses.
他既是群众的带头人,又是群众的'贴心人。
His interest in writing came from a long correspondence with a close college friend.
与一位大学密友的长期通信培养了他写作的兴趣。
I'm sure he must feel he has lost a close family friend, because I know I do.
我敢说他一定觉得自己失去了一位亲密的世交,因为我知道我是这种感觉。