서로 사랑하는 관계에 있는 연인이나 애인.
A person with whom someone is having a romantic relationship.
예문:
"The couple were high school sweethearts and finally married ten years later."
"He bought a beautiful bouquet of roses for his sweetheart on Valentine's Day."
사랑하는 사람이나 친한 사람을 다정하게 부르는 호칭.
Used as a term of endearment or an affectionate way to address someone.
예문:
"Goodnight, sweetheart; I'll see you in the morning."
"Don't worry, sweetheart, everything is going to be alright."
매우 친절하고 상냥하며 남을 잘 돕는 사람.
A person who is exceptionally kind, helpful, or lovable.
예문:
"Your daughter is such a sweetheart; she helped me carry my groceries."
"He is an absolute sweetheart for staying late to help us finish the project."
특정 당사자들끼리만 유리하게 맺은 비공식적이고 때로는 부당한 계약이나 합의.
Denoting an agreement or arrangement reached privately by two sides that is often unethical or unfair to others.
예문:
"The government was criticized for awarding a sweetheart deal to the major corporation."
"Labor leaders denounced the sweetheart contract that favored management over workers."
누군가에게 구애하거나 연인으로 삼으려 노력하다.
To act as a sweetheart to someone; to woo or court.
예문:
"He spent months trying to sweetheart her with flowers and romantic dinners."