dear

He kept the old photograph in a silver frame because it was very dear to him.

(Chinese) 他把那张旧照片放在银色相框里，因为它对他来说非常珍贵。

My dear friend, thank you so much for helping me during such a difficult time.

(Chinese) 我亲爱的朋友，非常感谢你在我如此艰难的时刻帮助我。

Everything in that luxury boutique is far too dear for my modest budget.

(Chinese) 那家奢侈品店里的所有东西对我有限的预算来说都太贵了。

The cost of organic produce has become very dear in the city centers.

(Chinese) 在市中心，有机农产品的价格已经变得非常昂贵。