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单词 dear
释义

dear ​‌‌‌

​adjective
UK /dɪə(r)/
Other entries for this word
dear noun
dear interjection
dear adverb
dear God phrase
old dear noun
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
my (good/dear) man phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
Word Forms
adjectivedear
comparativedearer
superlativedearest
  1. 1

    Dear

    used in front of someone’s name at the beginning of a letter to them

    Dear Diana, I hope you’re feeling better now.

    Synonyms and related words
    Expressions used in letters and correspondence
    Dear
    postscript
    love
  2. 2
    loved or liked very much
    a dear friend:

    She is a very dear friend of mine.

    dear to someone:

    You are both very dear to me.

    Synonyms and related words
    Loved, liked or wanted very much
    dear
    desirable
    precious
  3. 3
    ​not usually before nounexpensive

    Their products are good quality, but a bit dear.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for expensive
    expensive
    costly
    exclusive
  4. 4
    ​British​old-fashionedused for speaking to someone in a friendly way or in a way that shows that you think you are better or more important than them

    I’m afraid you’re wrong, dear boy.

    Synonyms and related words
    Names used for talking to someone in a friendly way
    love
    darling
    mate
  5. 5
    nice. People who use this word usually do not sound sincere
    dear little/sweet/old etc:

    Raymond is a dear sweet man!

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe attractive people or things
    lovely
    delightful
    appealing
phrases
be dear to someone’s heart
dear God
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam
for dear life

dear ​‌‌‌

​adjective
US /dɪr/
Other entries for this word
dear noun
dear interjection
dear adverb
dear God phrase
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Abby
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
Word Forms
adjectivedear
comparativedearer
superlativedearest
  1. 1

    Dear

    used in front of someone’s name at the beginning of a letter to them

    Dear Diana, I hope you’re feeling better now.

    Synonyms and related words
    Expressions used in letters and correspondence
    Dear
    love
    postscript
  2. 2
    loved or liked very much
    a dear friend:

    She is a very dear friend of mine.

    dear to someone:

    You are both very dear to me.

    Synonyms and related words
    Loved, liked or wanted very much
    dear
    desirable
    precious
  3. 3
    ​not usually before noun​old-fashionedexpensive
    Synonyms and related words
    General words for expensive
    expensive
    costly
    exclusive
  4. 4
    ​British​old-fashionedused for speaking to someone in a friendly way or in a way that shows that you think you are better or more important than them
    Synonyms and related words
    Names used for talking to someone in a friendly way
    mate
    babe
    bud
  5. 5
    nice. People who use this word usually do not sound sincere
    dear little/sweet/old etc.:

    Raymond is a dear sweet man!

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe attractive people or things
    lovely
    delightful
    appealing
phrases
be dear to someone’s heart
dear God
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam
for dear life

dear

​adverb
UK /dɪə(r)/
Other entries for this word
dear adjective
dear noun
dear interjection
Dear
dear God phrase
old dear noun
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
my (good/dear) man phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
Word Forms
comparativedearer
superlativedearest
phrase

  • cost someone dear

    ​British
    1
    to cause a lot of problems for someone, or to make them lose a lot of money

    This is a mistake that could cost the company dear.

    Synonyms and related words
    To cause problems for someone or something
    let down
    hold back
    embarrass

dear

​adverb
US /dɪr/
Other entries for this word
dear adjective
dear noun
dear interjection
Dear
dear God phrase
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Abby
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
Word Forms
comparativedearer
superlativedearest
phrase

  • cost someone dear

    ​British
    1
    to cause a lot of problems for someone, or to make them lose a lot of money
    Synonyms and related words
    To cause problems for someone or something
    let down
    hold back
    embarrass

dear ​‌‌

​interjection
UK /dɪə(r)/
Other entries for this word
dear adjective
dear noun
dear adverb
Dear
dear God phrase
old dear noun
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
my (good/dear) man phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
phrase

  • oh dear

    1
    used when you are upset, disappointed, annoyed, worried, or surprised about something bad that has happened or something wrong that you have done

    Oh dear, I’m afraid I’ve spilt your coffee.

    Oh dear, what’s the matter?

    (oh) dear me ​old-fashioned:

    Dear me, that’s not a very nice thing to say!

    dear, oh dear ​old-fashioned:

    Dear, oh dear, I didn’t realize it was that serious!

    dear, dear ​old-fashioned:

    Dear, dear, is that what you really believe?

    Synonyms and related words
    Ways of emphasizing how bad something is
    utterly
    sadly
    hopelessly

dear ​‌‌

​interjection
US /dɪr/
Other entries for this word
dear adjective
dear noun
dear adverb
Dear
dear God phrase
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Abby
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
phrase

  • oh dear

    1
    used when you are upset, disappointed, annoyed, worried, or surprised about something bad that has happened or something wrong that you have done

    Oh dear, I’m afraid I’ve spilled your coffee.

    Synonyms and related words
    Ways of emphasizing how bad something is
    utterly
    sadly
    hopelessly

dear ​‌‌

​noun countable
UK /dɪə(r)/
Other entries for this word
dear adjective
dear interjection
dear adverb
Dear
dear God phrase
old dear noun
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
my (good/dear) man phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
Word Forms
singulardear
pluraldears
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    ​spokenused for talking to someone you love or are friendly with

    Have you had a nice day, dear?

    my dear:

    You mustn’t worry, my dear. Everything’s going to be all right.

    Synonyms and related words
    Names used for talking to someone in a friendly way
    love
    darling
    mate
    1. 1a
      used for talking in a friendly way to someone whose name you do not know

      Be careful on those steps, dear.

      Synonyms and related words
      Names used for talking to people you don’t know
      madam
      miss
      love
  2. 2
    someone who is nice, generous, and helpful to others

    She’s a lovely person – an absolute dear.

    be a dear and do something:

    Be a dear and go and get my glasses for me, will you?

    Synonyms and related words
    Someone who is kind, generous or helpful
    saint
    gem
    angel

dear ​‌‌

​noun countable
US /dɪr/
Other entries for this word
dear adjective
dear interjection
dear adverb
Dear
dear God phrase
Dear Sir phrase
Dear Abby
Dear Madam phrase
for dear life phrase
Dear John letter noun
Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase
elementary, my dear Watson phrase
hold someone/something dear phrase
be dear to someone’s heart phrase
close/dear/near to someone’s heart phrase
Word Forms
singulardear
pluraldears
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    someone who is nice, generous, and helpful to others
    be a dear and do something:

    Be a dear and go get my glasses for me, will you?

    Synonyms and related words
    Someone who is kind, generous or helpful
    saint
    treasure
    angel
  2. 2
    ​spoken old-fashionedused for talking to someone you love or are friendly with

    Did you have a nice day, dear?

    Synonyms and related words
    Names used for talking to someone in a friendly way
    mate
    babe
    bud
    1. 2a
      used for talking in a friendly way to someone whose name you do not know

      Be careful on those steps, dear.

      Synonyms and related words
      Names used for talking to people you don’t know
      madam
      miss
      ma’am
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