It can be an expression of intimacy with one's romantic partner or, like "sweetheart", a term of affection for someone with whom there is no romantic connection.

它能表达出恋人之间的亲密感，就像“甜心”，也能表达对非恋人的喜爱之情。

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Baez confirmed the the two were close "briefly," though her romantic connection with Bob Dylan is much better known (Dylan was the Apple icon's favorite musician).

贝兹证实，两关闭“简单地说，”虽然她的浪漫与鲍勃·迪伦连接好得多(迪伦是苹果图标的最喜爱的音乐家)。

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Many people find a sense of security by looking for a romantic connection from the comfort of their own home. this article pertains primarily to the subject of teens dating online.

很多人觉得很舒服的呆着家里就能寻求一段浪漫的情缘能给人一种安全感。

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In their youth, Tommy and Kathy are unable to develop a romantic connection.

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