dearer; dearest
dearer; dearest
Learner's definition of DEAR
[also more dear; most dear]
1
: loved or valued very much亲爱的;心爱的 —
often + to 2
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used in writing to address someone亲爱的,尊敬的(在书面语中用于称呼某人) 3
chiefly British : having a high price : expensive 昂贵的;高价的
for dear life
— see 1life 2 dear /ˈdiɚ/ adverb
Learner's definition of DEAR
: with love and respect宝贵地;充满深情地—
used in the phrase hold dear用于短语hold dear -
She lost her family, her home—everything that she held dear. [=loved and valued most]她失去了亲人、家园——她所珍视的每一样东西。
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the way of life they hold dear他们所珍视的生活方式
— see also cost you dear at 2cost 3 dear /ˈdiɚ/ noun
plural dears
plural dears
Learner's definition of DEAR
[count]
1
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used to address someone you love亲爱的(用于称呼所爱的人) -
Hello, dear. [=darling, sweetheart]喂,亲爱的。
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Yes, my dear?亲爱的,有事吗?
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John, dear, what time will you be home?约翰,亲爱的,你什么时候回家呢?
2
: a kind and helpful person乐于助人的人 4 dear /ˈdiɚ/ interjection
4 dear
/ˈdiɚ/
interjection
Learner's definition of DEAR
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used especially to express surprise, fear, or disappointment啊呀,啊(用于表示惊讶、恐惧或失望)