dearest

• 用于表达对某人的喜爱或亲昵；也表示某物价格昂贵或耗费大。

Used to express affection or fondness for someone; also used to indicate something is expensive or costly.

1. Loved or cherishedA2formal

   Regarded with deep affection or fondness.

   亲爱的

   • She is a dear friend of mine.
   • He wrote a letter to his dear mother.
   • My dear child, I am so proud of you.

   同义词adoredbelovedcherisheddarlinglovedprecioustreasuredvalued

   反义词despiseddetestedhatedunloved

2. ExpensiveB1formalbritish

   Costing a lot of money; high in price.

   昂贵的

   • This restaurant is too dear for my budget.
   • The antique vase was very dear.
   • Everything in this shop is dear.

   同义词costlyexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedpremiumpriceyvaluable

   反义词affordablecheapinexpensivelow-cost

3. Used in polite addressA1formal

   Used as a polite way to address someone in a letter or conversation.

   尊敬的

   • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position.
   • Dear John, thank you for your kind invitation.
   • My dear lady, may I help you with your bags?

   同义词esteemedhonoredrespected

• 名词，用作对心爱之人的亲昵称呼，常表达深厚的爱意或亲近之情。

A noun used as a term of endearment to refer to a beloved person, often expressing deep affection or closeness.

1. Beloved personB1formal

   A term of endearment used to address or refer to someone who is deeply loved or cherished.

   最爱的人

   • Come here, my dearest, and give me a hug.
   • She wrote a letter to her dearest friend.
   • He whispered to his dearest, 'I will always love you.'

   同义词beloveddarlingdearhoneyloveloved onesweetheartsweetie