Learner's definition of LOVE
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[noncount] : a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person爱;热爱 —
often + for 2
[noncount] : attraction that includes sexual desire : the strong affection felt by people who have a romantic relationship爱情;恋爱 -
a declaration of love爱情宣言
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He was just a lonely man looking for love.他只是一个在寻找爱情的孤独男人。
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romantic love浪漫的爱情
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unrequited love单相思
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After all these years, they're still very much in love (with each other). [=they still love each other]经过了这么多年,他们仍然深爱着对方。
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 — see also free love, puppy love ◊ When people begin to feel romantic love for each other, they fall in love.相爱;爱上
◊ This phrase is also used figuratively.也用作比喻
◊ People are sometimes said to fall out of love when they stop loving each other.不再相爱
◊ If people fall in love with each other when they first meet, it is called love at first sight. This phrase is also used figuratively.一见钟情(也用作比喻)
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[count] : a person you love in a romantic way钟爱的人;心爱的人 4 [singular] chiefly British
a : a kind or helpful person : dear仁慈的人;乐于助人的人 b —
used to address someone in a loving or friendly way亲爱的 -
As long as you're up, (my) love, would you mind getting me a drink?亲爱的,既然你已经起来了,可不可以给我倒杯水?
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“How do I get to Trafalgar Square?” “Take the Number 24 bus, love.”“去特拉法加广场怎么走?”“坐24路公共汽车,亲爱的。”
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[noncount] : an expression of love and affection爱意的表达 -
When you see them again, please give them my love.你再见到他们时,请代我向他们问好。
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Mike and Meg send their love, too.麦克和梅格也表达了他们的问候。
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The gift had a note saying “With love from Meg & Mike.”随礼物附了一张纸条,上面写着“来自梅格和麦克的问候”。
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used to express affection at the end of a written message用于留言结尾表达爱意 -
Thanks for everything. Hope to see you soon. Love, Mike感谢你所做的一切,希望很快见到你。爱你的麦克。
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Be well, my darling, till we meet again! Love and kisses, Meg亲爱的,保重,再见!爱你吻你,梅格。
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a [singular] : a feeling of great interest, affection, or enthusiasm for something喜好;喜爱 —
often + for or of -
We all knew about his love for baseball.我们都知道他热爱棒球。
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She has a love of history.她酷爱历史。
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a love of good food喜爱美食
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“Do you sell your paintings?” “Oh no: I paint just for the love of it.”“你的画卖吗?”“哦,不,我只是喜欢画画。”
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She's in love with the idea of becoming an actress.她特别想成为一名演员。
b [count] : something about which a person feels great interest or enthusiasm爱好 7
[singular] : a score of zero in tennis(网球的)零分
all's fair in love and war
— see 1fair
for love or money
informal or chiefly British for love nor money
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used to give added force to a negative statement(用于加强否定语气)无论如何,无论怎样
for the love of God
informal also for the love of Mike/Pete
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used to give added force to an angry statement(用于加强愤怒语气)看在上帝的份上,求求你,拜托
love is blind
— used to say that people do not see the faults of the people that they love爱情是盲目的
make love
: to have sex with someone发生性行为;做爱;性交
no love lost
◊ When there is no love lost or very little love lost between people, they dislike each other.彼此厌恶;互相不喜欢
— loveless
/ˈlʌvləs/ adjective [more loveless; most loveless] 2 love /ˈlʌv/ verb
loves; loved; loving
loves; loved; loving
Learner's definition of LOVE
1
: to feel great affection for (someone) : to feel love for (someone)热爱;深爱 [+ object]
[no object]
2
[+ object] : to feel sexual or romantic love for (someone)爱上某人;恋上某人 -
He swore that he loved her madly.他发誓他疯狂地爱着她。
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He loves her, but she doesn't love him back. [=she doesn't return his love]他爱她,但她无动于衷。
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She said she could never marry a man she didn't love.她说她绝不可能嫁给一个自己不爱的男人。
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a : to like or desire (something) very much : to take great pleasure in (something)喜爱;喜欢;爱好 -
He loves good food.他喜爱美食。
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a much-loved old song一首备受喜爱的老歌
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I would love it if you came with us. = I would love you to come with us. = (US) I would love for you to come with us. [=I would be very happy if you came with us]如果你跟我们一起来,我会很高兴。
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often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 -
I would love to have you come with us.我希望你能和我们一起去。
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She loved to play the violin.她喜欢拉小提琴。
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“Would you like to join us?” “Yes, I'd love to (join you).”“你愿意加入我们吗?”“是的,我很愿意(加入)。”
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often + -ing verb b informal : to be very amused by (something)感到好笑 4
[+ object] : to do very well in (certain specified conditions)适于(某些特定的条件)
I must love you and leave you
British, informal
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used to say that you have to leave不得不走
loved one
◊ Your loved ones are the people you love, especially members of your family.所爱的人(尤其是家人)