| 单词 | dear |
| 释义 | dear I. < our dearest need > < his dearest enemies > II. 1. obsolete 2. < ran for dear life > < his son was very dear to him > < the cause of democracy … is so dear to us — M.R.Cohen > — often used formally or affectionately in address < Dear Sir > < my dear James > < Mother dear > 3. < for the dear love I bear him > 4. a. obsolete b. < butter is cheap when it is plentiful and dear when it is scarce — G.B.Shaw > or relatively < that wretched suit would be dear at any price > 5. obsolete 6. a. < my dearest wish is for your happiness > b. < one whose dearest prayer has been granted — G.B.Shaw > Synonyms: see costly III. 1. < the effort cost him dear > 2. IV. 1. < that kiss I carried from thee dear — Shakespeare > 2. < pretty little dears > : an endearing person or being < carry this in for me, like a dear > V. 1. obsolete 2. a. b. obsolete VI. — used typically to express annoyance or dismay |
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