darling

柯林斯詞典

1. N-VOC You call someone darling if you love them or like them very much. 親愛的[情感]
Thank you, darling. 謝謝你，親愛的。
2. ADJ Some people use darling to describe someone or something that they love or like very much. 心愛的[非正式] [ADJ n]
To have a darling baby boy was the greatest gift I could imagine. 擁有一個心愛的小男孩是我所能想像的最好的禮物。
3. N-COUNT If you describe someone as a darling, you are fond of them and think that they are nice. 心愛的人[非正式]
He's such a darling. 他真是個寶貝。

This is used as a name between people who love each other and people who are being friendly. As a friendly way of talking to someone it is not usually used between men.

Sorry darling, something unexpected has come up at the office , and I'll be home late.
"How wonderful to see you again, darling, " she cooed .
Darling, Mummy's told you before, there's no such thing as ghosts !
"Mummy, I hurt my knee ." "Come here, darling, and let me kiss it better ."
My darling!