darling

darling
noun
  1. used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person
    ［用作爱称］亲爱的
    good night, my darling.
    晚安，我亲爱的。
    ■a lovable or endearing person
    可爱（或亲爱）的人，爱人
    he's such a darling.
    他是个那么可爱的小东西。
    ■a person who is particularly popular with a certain group
    宠儿，红人
    he is the darling of Labour's left wing.
    他是工党左翼的红人。
adjective
  1. [attrib.]beloved
    亲爱的
    his darling wife.
    他亲爱的妻子。
    ■(especially in affected use) pretty; charming
    ［尤用于做作的用法］漂亮的，迷人的
    a darling little pillbox hat.
    可爱的小圆筒帽。
常用词组
be a darling
  1. used as a friendly or encouraging preface to a request
    行行好，作个好人
    be a darling and don't mention I'm here.
    行行好，别说我在这儿。
语源
  1. Old English dēorling (see dear, -ling)
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