lover
noun[C]
uk/ˈlʌv.ər/us/ˈlʌv.ɚ/B1
thepersonyou are having asexualrelationshipwith, but are notmarriedto:
情人，恋人They werefriendsbefore theybecamelovers.他们最初是朋友，后来成了情人。
She had astringof lovers before hermarriagefinallybrokeup.她离婚前有很多情人。
B1
someone with astronglikingfor something:
爱好者，喜好者anoperalover歌剧爱好者
naturelovers热爱大自然的人
- It's thestoryof a woman whoplotsadastardlyrevengeon herunfaithfullover.
- He's had atattoowith thenameof aformerloverremoved, toavoidhurtingthefeelingsof hiscurrentinamorata.
- Ellisplaysthepartof theyoungloverspurnedby hismistress.
- He said that he was America'sgreatestlover,althoughIsuspectit wastongueincheek.
- MissSnowdenyesterdaylaunchedavituperativeattackon her ex-boss andformerlover.
Enthusiasts
- -aholic
- -oholic
- -phile
- aficionado
- anglophile
- anorak
- armchair
- audiophile
- enthusiast
- faddist
- fan favourite
- fanatic
- fanboy
- numismatist
- otaku
- people watcher
- philatelist
- watcher
- Whovian
- zealot