auxiliary

auxiliary
[ɔːgˈzɪlɪəri, ɒg-]
adjective
  1. providing supplementary or additional help and support
    辅助的
    an auxiliary nurse.
    助理护士，护理员。
    auxiliary airport staff.
    机场辅助人员。
    the ship has an auxiliary power source.
    这艘船有辅助发电设备。
    ■(of troops) engaged in the service of a nation at war but not part of the regular army, and typically of foreign origin
    （部队）后备的
    ■(of a sailing vessel) equipped with a supplementary engine
    （航船）装有辅助发动机的
    an auxiliary schooner.
    装有辅助发动机的纵帆船。
(pl. -ies)
  1. an auxiliary person or thing
    助手；辅助物
    a nursing auxiliary.
    护理助手，护工。
    there are two main fuel tanks and two auxiliaries.
    有两个主燃料箱和两个辅助燃料箱。
    ■(N. Amer.)a group of volunteers giving supplementary support to an organization or institution
    (北美)志愿队
    members of the Volunteer Fire Department's women's auxiliary.
    志愿消防部女志愿队员。
    ■(Grammar)an auxiliary verb
    (语法)助动词
    ■a naval vessel with a supporting role, not armed for combat
    （海军的）辅助舰船
语源
  1. late Middle English : from Latin auxiliarius, from auxilium 'help'
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