adj.昂贵的，亲爱的int.[表示惊讶，怜悯等]，Oh，～!

英文释义

superl. Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive.

superl. Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year.

superl. Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious.

superl. Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention.

superl. Of agreeable things and interests.

superl. Of disagreeable things and antipathies.

n. A dear one; lover; sweetheart.

adv. Dearly; at a high price.

v. t. To endear.

词干

dear 亲爱的
→ .来自古英语deore，珍贵的，昂贵的。引申义亲爱的，珍重的。比较汉语成语物以稀为贵。