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S0941200 (swēt′härt′)n.1. One who is loved.2. Used as a familiar term of endearment.3. Informal a. A person regarded as generous or lovable.b. Something cherished for its excellent qualities.adj. Involving privileged treatment of a favored party; illegally or unethically favorable: "another land grab, another sweetheart deal based on political influence" (Village Voice).

sweetheart

(ˈswiːtˌhɑːt) n1. a person loved by another2. informal a lovable, generous, or obliging person3. a term of endearment for a beloved or lovable personadj (Clothing & Fashion) of or relating to a garment with a sweetheart neckline: sweetheart cardigan.

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(ˈswitˌhɑrt)

n. 1. a person who is loved. 2. (sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar term of address (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, subordinates, etc.). 3. Informal. a generous, friendly person. 4. Informal. anything that arouses loyal affection. [1250–1300] usage: Definition 2 is an affectionate term of address used to a lover, child, etc. However, when used in the workplace or in social interactions with strangers, it is sometimes perceived as insulting.

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valentine - Formerly a person chosen as a sweetheart or special friend, named for either of two Italian saints.
bully - First meant lover or sweetheart, then fine fellow, then blusterer, then "person who harms or threatens weaker people."
leman - An old word for "sweetheart, lover."
piggesnye - An old term of endearment for one's sweetheart, literally "a darling pig's eye."

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Noun	1.	sweetheart - a person loved by another person steady, sweetie, truelovelover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someonedulcinea, ladylove - a woman who is a man's sweetheartsugar daddy - a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacyvalentine - a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day; "will you be my valentine?"
	2.	sweetheart - any well-liked individual; "he's a sweetheart"good person - a person who is good to other people
	3.	sweetheart - a very attractive or seductive looking womanknockout, lulu, mantrap, stunner, peach, ravisher, smasher, looker, beauty, dishadult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted"
Adj.	1.	sweetheart - privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically); "another sweetheart deal based on political influence"privileged - blessed with privileges; "the privileged few"

sweetheart

noun1. dearest, beloved, sweet, angel, treasure, honey, dear, sweetie (informal) Happy birthday, sweetheart!2. love, boyfriend or girlfriend, beloved, lover, steady (informal), flame (informal), darling, follower (obsolete), valentine, admirer, suitor, beau, swain (archaic), truelove, leman (archaic), inamorata or inamorato I married my childhood sweetheart, in Liverpool.

sweetheart

nounA person who is much loved:beloved, darling, dear, honey, love, minion, precious, sweet, truelove.Informal: sweetie.Idiom: light of one's life.

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宝贝情人

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(swiːt) adjective1. tasting like sugar; not sour, salty or bitter. as sweet as honey; Children eat too many sweet foods.甜的2. tasting fresh and pleasant. young, sweet vegetables.味道鲜美的3. (of smells) pleasant or fragrant. the sweet smell of flowers.芳香的4. (of sounds) agreeable or delightful to hear. the sweet song of the nightingale.悦耳的5. attractive or charming. What a sweet little baby!; a sweet face/smile; You look sweet in that dress.漂亮的6. kindly and agreeable. She's a sweet girl; The child has a sweet nature.可爱的 noun1. (American ˈcandy) a small piece of sweet food eg chocolate, toffee etc. a packet of sweets; Have a sweet.糖果2. (a dish or course of) sweet food near or at the end of a meal; (a) pudding or dessert. The waiter served the sweet. （餐末时的）一道甜食 3. dear; darling. Hallo, my sweet!亲爱的ˈsweeten verb to make or become sweet or sweeter. Did you sweeten (= put sugar in) my tea?加糖于ˈsweetener noun something that sweetens, eg a substance used for sweetening food. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener, often used instead of sugar. 甜味剂（如：食糖、果糖、糖精、糖浆） ˈsweetly adverb in an attractive, charming, agreeable or kindly manner. She sang/smiled very sweetly.可爱地ˈsweetness noun 甜度，新鲜，温和 ˈsweetheart noun1. a boyfriend or girlfriend. 情人2. used as an endearment for any beloved person, eg a child. Goodbye, sweetheart!宝贝sweet potato (the edible tuber of) a tropical twining plant. 甘薯sweet-ˈsmelling adjectivesweet-smelling flowers.芳香的sweet-ˈtempered adjective kind and friendly. 性情温和的

sweetheart

1. A term of endearment for a loved one, especially a child or romantic partner. How was school today, sweetheart? OK, sweetheart, I'll see you at 8 o'clock.2. A person with whom one is romantically involved. A: "So, Jeff, I hear you've got a little sweetheart at school!" B: "Ah, don't go embarrassing the boy, Linda!" I really don't mind being single, but I do sometimes wish I had a sweetheart in my life to spend time with and confide in.3. An especially kind, generous, friendly person. A: "Tom came over and did a bunch of chores for me while I was laid out in bed with the flu." B: "Yeah, he's a real sweetheart like that. A: "Here, I brought you some flowers because I knew you were a little down in the dumps." B: "Oh my gosh, you are such a sweetheart!"

sweetheart agreement

1. An industrial agreement made between an employer and local labor union officials containing terms beneficial to the employer without the knowledge of the employees, typically in exchange for money to the union or its leaders. It was later discovered that the union leader had made a sweetheart agreement with the company that eliminated employees' right to strike in exchange for a hefty yearly bonus for himself. The automotive manufacturer decided to move its factories to a different country, where it established a sweetheart agreement with the local labor union to pay workers substantially less than those previously enjoyed by American employees.2. Any kind of agreement or contract that is mutually beneficial two the two parties directly involved, typically at the expense of a third party that is not privy to the agreement. It turns out the athletic director had in place a sweetheart agreement with the national athletics association, essentially receiving kickbacks every time one of his athletes performed well. The charity has come under fire for what some are calling a sweetheart agreement with a for-profit events organizer that receives nearly 40% of the annual donations the charity receives.See also: agreement, sweetheart

sweetheart contract

1. An industrial agreement made between an employer and local labor union officials containing terms beneficial to the employer without the knowledge of the employees, typically in exchange for money to the union or its leaders. It was later discovered that the union leader had made a sweetheart contract with the company that eliminated employees' right to strike in exchange for a hefty yearly bonus for himself. The automotive manufacturer decided to move its factories to a different country, where it established a sweetheart contract with the local labor union to pay workers substantially less than those previously enjoyed by American employees.2. Any kind of agreement or contract that is mutually beneficial two the two parties directly involved, typically at the expense of a third party that is not privy to the agreement. It turns out the athletic director had in place a sweetheart contract with the national athletics association, essentially receiving kickbacks every time one of his athletes performed well. The charity has come under fire for what some are calling a sweetheart contract with a for-profit events organizer that receives nearly 40% of the annual donations the charity receives.See also: contract, sweetheart

sweetheart deal

1. An industrial agreement made between an employer and local labor union officials containing terms beneficial to the employer without the knowledge of the employees, typically in exchange for money to the union or its leaders. It was later discovered that the union leader had made a sweetheart deal with the company that eliminated employees' right to strike in exchange for a hefty yearly bonus for himself. The automotive manufacturer decided to move its factories to a different country, where it established a sweetheart deal with the local labor union to pay workers substantially less than those previously enjoyed by American employees.2. Any kind of agreement or contract that is mutually beneficial two the two parties directly involved, typically at the expense of a third party that is not privy to the agreement. It turns out the athletic director had in place a sweetheart deal with the national athletics association, essentially receiving kickbacks every time one of his athletes performed well. The charity has come under fire for what some are calling a sweetheart deal with a for-profit events organizer that receives nearly 40% of the annual donations the charity receives.See also: deal, sweetheart

sweetheart agreement

and sweetheart deala private agreement reached between a public agency or government official and a private company that includes illicit payments or special favors. They found that the mayor was involved in a number of sweetheart agreements. Most of the building contractors in town would be out of business if they didn't have sweetheart deals with the local politicians.See also: agreement, sweetheart

sweetheart deal

n. a deal made between friends so that both may profit well. (Such deals usually involve illegal or unethical practices.) Most of the general contractors in town would be out of business if they didn’t offer “sweetheart deals” to the politicians. See also: deal, sweetheart

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noun dearest

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noun love

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noun a person who is much loved

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noun a person loved by another person

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noun any well-liked individual

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noun a very attractive or seductive looking woman

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adj privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically)

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