a.

1. 亲爱的；可爱的
   She spoke of me as her dearest friend.

   她说我是她最亲爱的朋友。

2. （常大写）（信头称谓）亲爱的，尊敬的[B]
3. 珍贵的，宝贵的，珍视的[F][（+to）]
   Money is very dear to him.

   他很看重钱。

4. 【英】昂贵的

n.

1. （常作称呼）亲爱的（人）
   You're a dear to help me do the work.

   你真好，帮我做这工作。

ad.

1. 疼爱地
2. 高价地，昂贵地
   His errors cost him dear.

   他的错误使他付出很高的代价。

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.