| 单词 | darling |
| 释义 | darling —darling /ˈdɑː.lɪŋ/ aep /ˈdɑːr-/ adjective [before noun] F0 OLD-FASHIONED used when talking someone you love, for example in a letter, to say that you love them very much: » Darling Martha, It was lovely to see you at the weekend.Thesaurus+: ↑Written greetings , ↑Letters, notes and cardsF0 very attractive: » They've just bought a darling little cottage.Thesaurus+: ↑Attractive , ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Smart and elegantnoun [C] ► B2 a person who is very much loved or liked: » Oh darling, I do love you.» Here's your change, darling.» In spite of his unpopularity in the USSR, Gorbachev remained a/the darling of (= very popular with) the West right to the end.Note: This is used as a name between people who love each other and people who are being friendly. As a friendly way of talking to someone it is not usually used between men.Thesaurus+: ↑Affectionate terms of address• • • Extra Examples:» Sorry darling, something unexpected has come up at the office, and I'll be home late.» "How wonderful to see you again, darling, " she cooed.» Darling, Mummy's told you before, there's no such thing as ghosts!» "Mummy, I hurt my knee." "Come here, darling, and let me kiss it better."» My darling! |
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