dear
🇺🇸
/dɪr/
🇬🇧
/dɪə(r)/
adjective
A1
a polite way to start a letter
Dear friend, I hope this letter finds you well.
亲爱的朋友，希望这封信能让你感觉良好。
B1
someone or something you love and care about
We miss our dear grandparents very much.
我们非常想念我们亲爱的祖父母。
R
a friendly or polite way to talk to someone
Dear customer, your order is ready for pickup.
亲爱的顾客，您的订单已准备好供您取货。
R
costing a lot of money
These shoes are too dear for my budget.
这些鞋子对我的预算来说太贵了。
interjection
R
an expression of surprise, worry, or annoyance
Oh dear, I forgot my keys again!
哦，天哪，我又忘了钥匙！
noun
R
a kind or helpful person
Be a dear and help me with the dishes.
做个好人，帮我洗洗碗吧。
R
a term of endearment for someone you love
Dear, would you pass the salt, please?
亲爱的，请把盐递给我好吗？
R
a friendly term used when speaking to someone
Dear, can you help me with my homework?
亲爱的，你能帮我做作业吗？
adverb
R
at a high cost or price
I can't afford to buy it, it's too dear.
我买不起，它太贵了。
translation
亲爱的, 心爱的人, 昂贵的
哎呀
好心人, 亲爱的
以高价
词形变化
Comparative
dearer
Superlative
dearest
Plural
dears