attachment

attachment
noun
  1. an extra part or extension that is or may be attached to something to perform a particular function
    附属物；附加装置
    the processor comes complete with a blender attachment.
    加上搅拌器这台加工机就完整了。
    ■a computer file appended to an email
    （电子邮件的）附件
  2. [mass noun]the condition of being attached to something or someone, in particular
    （对某人或某物的）喜爱，依恋，尤指
    ■affection, fondness, or sympathy for someone or something
    喜欢；同情
    she felt a sentimental attachment to the place creep over her.
    她发现自己对这个地方渐渐产生了一种眷恋。
    ■[count noun]an affectionate relationship between two people
    （两人间的）爱慕
    he formed an attachment with a young widow.
    他对一个年轻的寡妇产生了爱慕之情。
    ■(Brit.)temporary secondment to an organization
    (英)暂调；临时归属（某机构）
    the students are placed on attachment to schools for one day a week.
    每个星期学生们由学校临时照管一天。
  3. [mass noun]the action of attaching something
    连接；系
    the case has a loop for attachment to your waist belt.
    套子上有一个环可以系在皮带上。
    ■legal seizure of property
    财产扣押
常用词组
attachment of earnings
  1. (English Law)payment of debts by direct deduction from the debtor's earnings, under a court order
    (英格兰律)收入抵扣（根据法院裁定，从债务人的收入中直接扣除一部分用以还债）
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense arrest for contempt of court): from Old French attachement, from atachier 'fasten, fix' (see attach)
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