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dear

(dɪəʳ)

adj

[friend, house, car] 亲(親)爱(愛)的 (qīn'ài de)
to be dear to sb 对(對)某人很珍贵(貴) (duì mǒurén hěn zhēnguì)
(esp Brit, = expensive) 昂贵(貴)的 (ángguì de)

n

(my) dear 亲(親)爱(愛)的 (qīn'ài de)

int

oh dear/dear dear/dear me! 呵/哎呀！ (hè/āiyā!)

Dear Sir/Madam (in letter) 亲(親)爱(愛)的先生/女士 (qīn'ài de xiānsheng/nǚshì)

Dear Mr/Mrs X 亲(親)爱(愛)的X先生/夫人 (qīnàide X xiānsheng/fūrén)

Dear Peter/Jane 亲(親)爱(愛)的彼得/简(簡) (qīn'ài de Bǐdé/Jiǎn)

to be dear to sb's heart 在某人心目中非常重要 (zài mǒurén xīnmù zhōng fēicháng zhòngyào)

All related terms of 'dear'

1 (adjective) in the sense of beloved

Definition

beloved

Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine.

Synonyms

beloved

She lost her beloved dog last year.

She and Linda became very close.

valued

a valued member of the team

favourite

Her favourite writer is Charles Dickens.

respected

prized

his most prized possession

dearest

sweet (archaic)

my dear, sweet mother

treasured

precious

her most precious possession

darling

my darling baby boy

intimate

I discussed this only with my intimate friends.

esteemed

cherished

revered

Opposites

hated

disliked

2 (adjective) in the sense of expensive

Definition

charging high prices

Don't buy that one – it's too dear.

Synonyms

expensive

He has a lot of expensive recording equipment.

costly

Having curtains professionally made can be costly.

high-priced

high-priced medical equipment

excessive

pricey (informal)

Medical insurance is very pricey.

at a premium

Tickets to the game are at a premium.

overpriced

exorbitant

exorbitant housing prices

Opposites

cheap

inexpensive

worthless

3 (adjective) in the sense of charming

the joy of seeing the looks on their dear little faces

Synonyms

charming

I found her a delightful and charming young woman.

appealing

That's a very appealing idea.

winning

She had great charm and a winning personality.

pleasing

a pleasing personality

attractive

We are often drawn to attractive people.

engaging

She was a most engaging child.

lovely

You look lovely.

pleasant

He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant.

fetching (informal)

She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green.

delightful

The most delightful garden I had ever seen.

cute

a cute little baby

irresistible

The music is irresistible.

captivating

bewitching

winsome

She gave them a winsome smile.

cutesy (informal)

likable or likeable

(noun) in the sense of darling

Definition

(often used in direct address) someone regarded with affection

Yes, my dear.

Synonyms

darling

Hello, darling!

love

Don't cry, my love.

dearest

What's wrong, my dearest?

sweet

`Welcome home, my sweet!' he said.

angel (informal)

Thank you. You're an angel.

treasure

Aren't I going to see my little treasure on her birthday?

precious

honey

beloved

He takes his beloved in his arms.

loved one

sweetheart

Happy birthday, sweetheart!

truelove

(adverb) in the sense of dearly

Definition

dearly

Such complacency is costing the company dear.

Synonyms

dearly

He is paying dearly for his folly.

at a high price

at great cost

at a heavy cost

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释义	Trends of dear View usage for: dear (dɪəʳ) Word forms: comparative dearer, superlative dearest, plural dears 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for. Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine. At last I am back at my dear little desk. Synonyms: beloved, close, valued, favourite More Synonyms of dear 2. adjective If something is dear to you or dear to your heart, you care deeply about it. His family life was very dear to him. This is a subject very dear to the hearts of academics up and down the country. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use dear in expressions such as 'my dear fellow', 'dear girl', or 'my dear Richard' when you are addressing someone whom you know and are fond of. You can also use expressions like this in a rude way to indicate that you think you are superior to the person you are addressing. [British, feelings] Of course, Toby, my dear fellow, of course. Take as long as you like, dear boy. 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Dear is written at the beginning of a letter, followed by the name or title of the person you are writing to. Dear Peter, I have been thinking about you so much during the past few days. 5. convention In British English, you begin formal letters with 'Dear Sir' or 'Dear Madam'. In American English, you begin them with 'Sir' or 'Madam'. [written] 'Dear sir,' she began. 6. countable noun You can call someone dear as a sign of affection. [feelings] You're a lot like me, dear. 'Good night, my dears,' she called to us as we closed her door behind us. 7. exclamation You can use dear in expressions such as 'oh dear', 'dear me', and 'dear, dear' when you are sad, disappointed, or surprised about something. [feelings] 'Oh dear, oh dear.' McKinnon sighed. 'You, too.' Outside, Bruce glanced at his watch: 'Dear me, nearly one o'clock.' 8. countable noun You can call someone a dear when you are fond of them and think that they are nice. He's such a dear. 9. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you say that something is dear, you mean that it costs a lot of money, usually more than you can afford or more than you think it should cost. [mainly British, informal, disapproval] Clothes here are much dearer than in the States. They're too dear. 10. See to cost someone dear More Synonyms of dear dear in British English (dɪə) adjective 1. beloved; precious 2. used in conventional forms of address preceding a title or name, as in Dear Sir or my dear Mr Smith 3. (postpositive; foll by to) important; close a wish dear to her heart 4. a. highly priced b. charging high prices 5. appealing or pretty what a dear little ring! 6. for dear life exclamation 7. used in exclamations of surprise or dismay, such as Oh dear! and dear me! noun 8. (often used in direct address) someone regarded with affection and tenderness; darling adverb 9. dearly his errors have cost him dear Derived forms dearness (ˈdearness) noun Word origin Old English dēore; related to Old Norse dӯrr dear in American English (dɪr) adjective 1. much loved; beloved 2. much valued; highly thought of; esteemed used with a title or name as a polite form of address, as in writing letters Dear Sir 3. high-priced; costly 4. earnest; fervent our dearest wish adverb 5. with deep affection 6. at a high cost noun 7. a loved person; darling often a term of affectionate address 8. an endearing person; one who arouses gentle affection, tenderness, or gratitude interjection 9. used to express distress, surprise, pity, etc., usually in phrases oh, dear! dear me! dear God! SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcostly Derived forms dearly (ˈdearly) adverb dearness (ˈdearness) noun Word origin ME dere < OE deore, precious, costly, beloved, akin to Du duur, Ger teuer Examples of 'dear' in a sentence dear This failure to understand the business cost the company dear. Times, Sunday Times (2017) We had to hold on for dear life. The Sun (2016) It made me think about what we hold dear. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We welcome those who are prepared to make a stand to defend all they hold dear regardless of the cost. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But the mortgagebacked securities scandal has also cost the banks dear because of the huge fines they have faced as a result. Times, Sunday Times (2016) These five days have cost Arsenal dear. Times, Sunday Times (2016) And that momentary fantasy costs you dear because as you land, you twist your knee. The Sun (2016) Leicester looked second best all afternoon and their lack of discipline, with three yellow cards, also cost them dear. The Sun (2016) She said:'I have no doubt that the loss of her close and very dear friend in very tragic circumstances would have had a profound effect. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Across from the flat was a dear little shop. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The dear fellow wanted to see if the missing piece were at the scene of the struggle. Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) Failure to capitalise on branding opportunities can cost firms dear. Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986) Everything is so much dearer in a town. Elizabeth Gaskell North and South (1855) Mercury promises success when you write about a topic you hold dear. The Sun (2014) You introduce them to the new godparents as you would introduce any other dear friends. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This is a subject dear to my heart. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But poor running between the wickets and rash shot selection cost them dear. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Car insurance could also cost motorists dear if they buy it through their bank rather than shopping around. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Our unique role also becomes dear when leaders surface to carry out a particular ministry and when resources become available. Christianity Today (2000) She was a dear little thing. Max Arthur Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 19011910 in the words of the Men & Women Who WereThere (2006) It is so dreadful to think of our dear Arthur in prison! Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) How have my dear old Scotland not won a game? Times, Sunday Times (2012) My dear fellow, is that you? Times, Sunday Times (2012) It got me thinking about other brands dear to my heart that improve my physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The Sun (2016) Despite what the executives say, the credit crunch has reduced bank liquidity to a trickle and money itself is dearer. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Do come back dear soon. Katie Hickman COURTESANS (2003) Will send money soon, dear. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Maybe I should get that hypnotist back dear! Times, Sunday Times (2012) Oh dear - this just won't do. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Oh dear, it's geography fail time again. Times, Sunday Times (2012) My daughter followed him upstairs as she heard him saying 'Oh dear' and shut the door behind him. Times, Sunday Times (2011) My 'oh dear' was involuntary. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Word lists with dear affection In other languages dear British English: dear /dɪə/ ADJECTIVE friend You use dear to describe someone or something that you feel affection for. Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine. American English: dear loved Arabic: عَزِيز Brazilian Portuguese: querido Chinese: 亲爱的 Croatian: dragi Czech: milovaný Danish: kære Dutch: dierbaar European Spanish: querido Finnish: rakas French: cher aimé German: lieb Greek: αγαπητός Italian: caro Japanese: 親愛な Korean: 사랑하는 Norwegian: kjær Polish: kochany European Portuguese: querido Romanian: drag Russian: дорогой Latin American Spanish: querido Swedish: kär Thai: ซึ่งเป็นที่รักยิ่ง Turkish: sevgili Ukrainian: любий Vietnamese: thân yêu British English: dear /dɪə/ ADJECTIVE expensive Something that is dear costs a lot of money. Taxis here are too dear. American English: pricey expensive Arabic: غَالٍ Brazilian Portuguese: custoso Chinese: 昂贵的 Croatian: skup Czech: drahý Danish: dyr kostbar Dutch: duur European Spanish: caro Finnish: kallis French: cher onéreux German: teuer Person Greek: πολύτιμος Italian: costoso Japanese: 高価な expensive Korean: 비싼 Norwegian: dyr kostbar Polish: drogi kosztowny European Portuguese: caro Romanian: scump Russian: дорогой Latin American Spanish: costoso Swedish: dyr Thai: มีราคาสูง Turkish: pahalı Ukrainian: дорогий Vietnamese: đắt đỏ British English: dear NOUN You can call someone dear as a sign of affection. You're a lot like me, dear. American English: dear Brazilian Portuguese: querido Chinese: 亲爱的 European Spanish: querido French: mon cher German: Liebling Italian: caro Japanese: 親しい人への呼びかけに用いる Korean: 얘야 European Portuguese: querido Latin American Spanish: querido All related terms of 'dear' dear-bought having been purchased at great expense for dear life urgently or with extreme vigour or desperation Dear John letter a letter from someone (esp to a man) breaking off a love affair Dear John (letter) a letter from one's fianc ée or girlfriend breaking off an engagement or love affair , or from one's wife asking for a divorce to cost someone dear If something that someone does costs them dear , they suffer a lot as a result of it. my good man my dear man People sometimes address a man as my dear man or my good man . This form of address is often friendly , but can also suggest that the speaker feels superior to the person being addressed. for one's life/for dear life If you say that someone does something for dear life or for their life , you mean that they do it using all their strength and effort because they are in a dangerous or urgent situation. Chinese translation of 'dear' dear (dɪəʳ) adj [friend, house, car] 亲(親)爱(愛)的 (qīn'ài de) to be dear to sb 对(對)某人很珍贵(貴) (duì mǒurén hěn zhēnguì) (esp Brit, = expensive) 昂贵(貴)的 (ángguì de) n (my) dear 亲(親)爱(愛)的 (qīn'ài de) int oh dear/dear dear/dear me! 呵/哎呀！ (hè/āiyā!) Dear Sir/Madam (in letter) 亲(親)爱(愛)的先生/女士 (qīn'ài de xiānsheng/nǚshì) Dear Mr/Mrs X 亲(親)爱(愛)的X先生/夫人 (qīnàide X xiānsheng/fūrén) Dear Peter/Jane 亲(親)爱(愛)的彼得/简(簡) (qīn'ài de Bǐdé/Jiǎn) to be dear to sb's heart 在某人心目中非常重要 (zài mǒurén xīnmù zhōng fēicháng zhòngyào) All related terms of 'dear' Dear Sir 亲(親)爱(愛)的先生 Qīn'ài de xiānsheng Dear Sirs 诸(諸)位先生 Zhūwèi xiānsheng Dear Madam 尊敬的女士 zūnjìng de nǚshì Dear Miss Smith 亲(親)爱(愛)的史密斯小姐 qīn'ài de Shǐmìsī xiǎojiě Dear Mr/Mrs X 亲(親)爱(愛)的X先生/夫人 qīnàide X xiānsheng/fūrén Dear Peter/Jane 亲(親)爱(愛)的彼得/简(簡) qīn'ài de Bǐdé/Jiǎn Dear Sir/Madam ( in letter ) 亲(親)爱(愛)的先生/女士 qīn'ài de xiānsheng/nǚshì oh dear/dear dear/dear me! 呵/哎呀！ hè/āiyā! Dear Sir or Madam 亲(親)爱(愛)的先生或女士 Qīn'ài de xiānsheng huò nǚshì to be dear to sb 对(對)某人很珍贵(貴) duì mǒurén hěn zhēnguì to be dear to sb's heart 在某人心目中非常重要 zài mǒurén xīnmù zhōng fēicháng zhòngyào be close or dear to one's heart 是某人所关(關)心的 shì mǒurén suǒ guānxīn de (my) dear 亲(親)爱(愛)的 qīn'ài de 1 (adjective) in the sense of beloved Definition beloved Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine. Synonyms beloved She lost her beloved dog last year. close She and Linda became very close. valued a valued member of the team favourite Her favourite writer is Charles Dickens. respected prized his most prized possession dearest sweet (archaic) my dear, sweet mother treasured precious her most precious possession darling my darling baby boy intimate I discussed this only with my intimate friends. esteemed cherished revered Opposites hated , disliked 2 (adjective) in the sense of expensive Definition charging high prices Don't buy that one – it's too dear. Synonyms expensive He has a lot of expensive recording equipment. costly Having curtains professionally made can be costly. high-priced high-priced medical equipment excessive pricey (informal) Medical insurance is very pricey. at a premium Tickets to the game are at a premium. overpriced exorbitant exorbitant housing prices Opposites cheap , inexpensive , worthless 3 (adjective) in the sense of charming the joy of seeing the looks on their dear little faces Synonyms charming I found her a delightful and charming young woman. appealing That's a very appealing idea. winning She had great charm and a winning personality. pleasing a pleasing personality attractive We are often drawn to attractive people. engaging She was a most engaging child. lovely You look lovely. pleasant He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant. fetching (informal) She wore a fetching outfit in purple and green. delightful The most delightful garden I had ever seen. cute a cute little baby irresistible The music is irresistible. captivating bewitching winsome She gave them a winsome smile. cutesy (informal) likable or likeable (noun) in the sense of darling Definition (often used in direct address) someone regarded with affection Yes, my dear. Synonyms darling Hello, darling! love Don't cry, my love. dearest What's wrong, my dearest? sweet `Welcome home, my sweet!' he said. angel (informal) Thank you. You're an angel. treasure Aren't I going to see my little treasure on her birthday? precious honey beloved He takes his beloved in his arms. loved one sweetheart Happy birthday, sweetheart! truelove (adverb) in the sense of dearly Definition dearly Such complacency is costing the company dear. Synonyms dearly He is paying dearly for his folly. at a high price at great cost at a heavy cost Additional synonyms in the sense of angel Definition a person who is kind, pure, or beautiful Thank you. You're an angel. Synonyms dear, ideal, beauty, saint, treasure, darling, dream, jewel, gem, paragon in the sense of appealing Definition attractive or pleasing That's a very appealing idea. Synonyms attractive, inviting, engaging, charming, winning, desirable, endearing, alluring, winsome, prepossessing in the sense of at a premium Definition at a higher price than usual Tickets to the game are at a premium. Synonyms in great demand, valuable, expensive, rare, costly, scarce, in short supply, hard to come by, like gold dust, beyond your means, not to be had for love or money Synonyms of 'dear' dear Explore 'dear' in the dictionary
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