used as a term of endearment or affectionate form of address
亲爱的(用作爱称)
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don't worry, sweetheart, I've got it all worked out .别担心,亲爱的,我已经把它全解决了。
a person that one is in love with
恋人,情人
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the pair were childhood sweethearts .这一对是青梅竹马的恋人。
a particularly lovable or pleasing person or thing
特别可爱的人(或物)
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he is an absolute sweetheart .他是个绝对可爱的人。
[as modifier]
〈非正式〉 私下达成的协议(尤指在工会和雇主之间为各自利益达成的协议)
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a sweetheart agreement .私下达成的协议。