dear

US /dɪr/
UK /dɪr/
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亲爱的, 可爱的

regarded with deep affection; cherished

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She is a dear friend to me.
她是我亲爱的朋友。
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My dear child, you must be careful.
我亲爱的孩子，你必须小心。
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belovedcherishedpreciouslovedesteemed
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亲爱的, 尊敬的, 天哪

used in polite or formal address as a sign of respect or affection

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Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to inform you...
尊敬的史密斯先生，我写信是为了通知您...
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Oh dear, what a mess!
哦天哪，真是一团糟！
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昂贵的, 贵的

expensive; costing a lot of money

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The new car was very dear.
这辆新车非常昂贵。
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Housing in this city is quite dear.
这个城市的房价相当昂贵。
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expensivecostlypriceyhigh-pricedoverpriced
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亲爱的, 宝贝

a beloved or cherished person

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Come here, my dear.
过来，我亲爱的。
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Thank you, dear, for your help.
谢谢你，亲爱的，谢谢你的帮助。
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sweetheartdarlinglovehoneyprecious
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哦天哪, 哎呀

used in exclamations of surprise, distress, or sympathy

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Oh dear, I forgot my wallet!
哦天哪，我忘了带钱包！
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Oh dear, are you alright?
哦天哪，你还好吗？
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for dear life