dearly
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/ˈdɪrli/
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/ˈdɪəli/
in a way that shows strong affection or love
We dearly loved our old dog, even after he lost a leg.
我們非常愛我們的老狗,即使他失去了一條腿。
at a high cost or with great difficulty
He had to work hard to afford the house, but he would dearly pay for it in the end.
他不得不努力工作才能买得起房子,但最終他將為此付出沉重的代價。