early 13c., agent noun from love (v.). Old English had lufend for male lovers, lufestre for women. Meaning "one who has a predilection for" (a thing, concept, pursuit, etc.) is mid-14c. As a form of address to a lover, from 1911. Related: Loverly.
双语例句
1. She was dumped by her long-term lover after five years.
5年后她被相恋多年的恋人抛弃了。
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2. He tried to throw police off the track of his lover.
他努力让警方无法跟踪他的情人。
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3. Her lover walked out on her after she had aborted their child.
她的情人在她打掉胎儿后甩了她。
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4. She lied to her husband so she could meet her lover.
她对丈夫撒了谎，好与情人幽会。
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5. He was involved in a punch-up with Sarah's former lover.
