attachment
noun uk/əˈtætʃ.mənt/ us/əˈtætʃ.mənt/
(PART)
B2 [ C ]附件；附属物；附加设备
an extra piece of equipment that can be added to a machine
This food processor has a special attachment for grinding coffee. 这个食品加工器附有一个专门用来研磨咖啡的装置。
- More examples
- Many British homes have a shower attachment fixed to the bath taps.
- This little attachment allows you take photographs using your mobile phone.
- The hairdryer comes with a special attachment which enables you to dry your hair gently.
- This attachment makes it easier to vacuum stairs.
- You can buy an attachment that turns your drill into a screwdriver.
(COMPUTING)
B2 [ C ]附件
a computer file that is sent together with an email message
I'll email my report to you as an attachment. 我将把我的报告作为附件发给你。
I wasn't able to open that attachment. 我打不开那个附件。
- More examples
- The paperclip symbol next to the email's subject line shows that there is an attachment.
- If it's possible that the attachment might be infected, don't open it, just delete it.
- I'll send you the full document as an attachment.
- Her email has several attachments that you should look at.
- Clicking on this button allows you to make attachments to your email.
(FEELING OF LOVE)
C2 [ C or U ]深厚的感情;喜爱，爱慕
a feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something
At university I formed a strong attachment to one of my tutors. 上大学时，我和一位导师建立了很深厚的感情。
She is unlikely to give up her lifelong attachment to feminist ideas. 她不大可能放弃她终生信仰的女权主义思想。
[ C or U ] psychology specialized依恋
a feeling of love and need for another person, for example for a mother by her child
Secure attachment is believed to be important for healthy development. 安全感据信是改善健康的重要因素。
Infants can form attachments to any caregiver. 幼儿可能对照看他们的任何人产生依恋。
(TAKING GOODS)
[ C or U ] law UK specialized（对债务人或其财产的）扣押
the act of arresting a person for failing to obey the order of a court, or of officially taking their property because they have failed to pay money that they owe