四、dear表示后悔、难过、怜悯、同情、吃惊、盼望等,可译为“哎呀、天哪”等。
1. Dear! What awful weather! 哎呀!多糟的天气!
2. Oh, dear, dear! Where can Harry be? 天哪,天哪,亨利会在哪儿?
3. Dear, dear! Where have I put my keys? 哎呀,我把钥匙放在哪儿啦?
4. "Dear me," he said to himself, "Am I foolish or unfit for my office?" "哎呀!"他心里嘀咕着,“我是愚蠢呢还是不称职?”