a.

1. 親愛的；可愛的
   She spoke of me as her dearest friend.

   她說我是她最親愛的朋友。

2. （常大寫）（信頭稱謂）親愛的，尊敬的[B]
3. 珍貴的，寶貴的，珍視的[F][（+to）]
   Money is very dear to him.

   他很看重錢。

4. 【英】昂貴的

n.

1. （常作稱呼）親愛的（人）
   You're a dear to help me do the work.

   你真好，幫我做這工作。

ad.

1. 疼愛地
2. 高價地，昂貴地
   His errors cost him dear.

   他的錯誤使他付出很高的代價。

int.

1. 哎呀
   Oh dear! I forgot to post the letter.

   哎呀！我忘了寄信。

adj.

1. regarded with deep affection.
   ▸endearing; sweet.
   ▸used in the polite introduction to a letter.
2. chiefly Brit. expensive.

n.

adv.

exclam.