love affair
US /ˈlʌv əˌfer/
UK /ˈlʌv əˌfer/
1.
戀情, 風流韻事
a romantic or sexual relationship between two people who are not married to each other
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He had a secret love affair with his colleague.
他與同事有一段秘密的戀情。
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Their love affair lasted for several years before they broke up.
他們的戀情持續了幾年才分手。
2.
熱愛, 痴迷
a strong enthusiasm or passion for something
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She developed a love affair with classical music.
她對古典音樂產生了熱愛。
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His love affair with painting began in his youth.
他對繪畫的熱愛始於青年時期。