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beloved

UK //bɪˈlʌvɪd//US //bɪˈlʌvɪd//

词源

来自古英语 belufod,由 be-(加强语气) + lufu(love)构成,字面意思为'被深爱的'。

adjective

❶ 指深受喜爱或珍视的人或事物,带有强烈的情感色彩,常用于正式或文学语境中。

“She was his beloved wife for over fifty years.”

(她是他深爱的妻子,相伴五十余载。)

“The beloved teacher retired after decades of service.”

(这位深受爱戴的老师在执教数十年后退休了。)

同义词:dear, cherished, adored

noun

❶ 指心爱的人,通常用于亲密关系中,表达深厚的情感。

“He whispered sweet words to his beloved.”

(他对着心爱的人轻声说着甜言蜜语。)

“The letter was addressed to 'My beloved'.”

(这封信的收件人写着'我的挚爱'。)

同义词:sweetheart, darling, love

常见短语

dearly beloved — 常用于婚礼或正式场合的开场白,表示对在场特别重要人物的亲切称呼。

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today...”

(亲爱的各位,今天我们齐聚于此...)