dear
dear
adjective
for dear life
dearness
noun
语源
adjective
- regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone
亲爱的
a dear friend.
亲爱的朋友。
he is very dear to me.
他是我心爱的人。
■used in speech as a way of addressing a person in a polite way
［用于礼貌称呼某人］ 亲爱的
■used as part of the polite introduction to a letter
［用于信件的礼貌抬头］亲爱的，尊敬的
Dear Sir or Madam .
尊敬的先生或女士。
■endearing; sweet
可爱的，美好的
a dear little puppy.
可爱的小狗儿。 - expensive
昂贵的
five pounds—that's a bit dear!.
五英镑——有点贵！。
■(of money) available as a loan only at a high rate of interest
（资金）利息高的
- used as an affectionate or friendly form of address
［用于亲密或友好的称呼］亲爱的
don't you worry, dear.
别担心，亲爱的。
■a sweet or endearing person
可爱的人，心爱的人
- at a high cost
昂贵地
they buy property cheaply and sell dear.
他们贱买贵卖。
- used in expressions of surprise, dismay, or sympathy
［用于表示吃惊、沮丧或同情］天哪
oh dear, I've upset you.
哦，天哪，我让您心烦了。
for dear life
- 见 life
dearness
noun
语源
- Old English dēore, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dier 'beloved', also to Dutch duur and German teuer 'expensive'
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