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词汇 example_english_term-of-endearment
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term of endearment

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meanings of termand endearment


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term
noun
uk /tɜːm/ us /tɝːm/
the fixed period of time that something ...
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endearment
noun[C or U]
uk /ɪnˈdɪə.mənt/ us /ɪnˈdɪr.mənt/
a word or phrase that you use to show that you ...
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Examples of term of endearment


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I am afraid it is not a termofendearment.
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I am told that in certain parts of the country the word "hinny" is a well-known termofendearment.
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I am not quite sure whether the expression "the fuzz" is supposed to be derogatory or whether it is a termofendearment.
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It might be thought to be a termofendearment.
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The term "old"—hen—is a termofendearment; it does not mean that someone is decrepit.
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I think this is a classic example of how it would be impossible to decide whether an expression was grossly insulting or a termofendearment.
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It is not a termofendearment to them.
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However, the makers said that kaminey is not a negative term and is actually a termofendearment.
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The term "kal" is a common word of man, used as a termofendearment.
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It is also called polquita, a termofendearment.
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It had been a termofendearment for their youngest brother, who was always keen to take on tasks beyond his years.
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Poppet, a word that sounds similar, is sometimes a termofendearment, similar to love, pet, doll or dear.
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Although the word cielo means sky or heaven, it is also a termofendearment comparable to sweetheart or honey.
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While considered a derogatory term, "military brat" is still used as termofendearment by military members within the military culture.
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This literally means old foreigner, but depending on context, old can be both a termofendearment and one of criticism.
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Unlike duck, however which is always a termofendearment the word is sometimes used for scorn as well as endearment.
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In this case, the diminutive "negrito" can be used, as a termofendearment meaning pal, buddy or friend.
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Bunkie may also be used as a termofendearment.
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The nickname may also be used outside the family by friends as a termofendearment.
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Honey has been documented as a termofendearment from at least the 14th century.
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