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amour

UK //əˈmʊə//US //əˈmʊr//

词源

源自法语 'amour',意为'爱情',最终来源于拉丁语 'amor'(爱)。

noun

❶ 指浪漫的爱情或恋情,通常带有秘密或禁忌的色彩,强调情感的热烈和激情。

“Their secret amour lasted for years without anyone knowing.”

(他们的秘密恋情持续了多年,无人知晓。)

“The novel tells the story of a tragic amour between two young lovers.”

(这部小说讲述了一对年轻恋人之间悲剧性的爱情故事。)

同义词:romance, affair, love affair, liaison, fling

常见短语

amour propre — 指自尊心或自我价值感,通常用于描述一个人对自身形象的重视。

“His amour propre was hurt when he was criticized in public.”

(当他在公众场合受到批评时,他的自尊心受到了伤害。)