Endearment



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.亲爱的行为或话语
• ［英］ n. 亲爱的行为或话语 ( a word or an act expressing affection)
• ［记］ en+dear -> ( 亲爱) +ment -> 进入亲爱状态

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 1610
• 1. a word or an act (as a caress) expressing affection
• 2. the act or process of endearing

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