endearment

名词 endearment:

1. the act of showing affection

1. He whispered endearments in her ear.
   他在她耳边说著悄悄话。
2. `Darling' is a term of endearment.
   ｀亲爱的＇是亲昵语。

en.dear.ment

n.（名词）
The act of endearing.
喜爱：表示亲爱的行为
An expression of affection, such as a caress.
喜爱之情的表达，例如爱抚