dear
a.昂贵的;亲爱的;珍贵的 int.呵!哎呀!
释义2:
dear
/ diE /
◙ adjective1. 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。2. 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◙ noun1. 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◙ adverb1. at a high cost• 昂贵地 »they buy property cheaply and sell dear. 他们贱买贵卖。◙ exclamation1. 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。【IDIOMS】
◘ for dear life --› see life 【派生】
♦ dearness noun【语源】
1. Old English dēore, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dier 'beloved', also to Dutch duur and German teuer 'expensive'
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