attachment
UK/ә'tʃætʃmәnt/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A strong feeling of affection or loyalty toward someone or something
依恋，爱慕；忠诚
n.
A document or file sent with an email
（电子邮件的）附件
n.
An extra part that can be fixed to a device
附件，配件（可装到设备上的额外部件）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedattach (fasten) + -ment (result/thing) = the thing fastened on, or the act/state of being fastened. Concrete: a file attached to an email, a part attached to a machine. Abstract: the bond that fastens you to a person — emotional attachment.
Root attach still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.emotional attachment情感依恋
- 2.email attachment电子邮件附件
- 3.form an attachment产生依恋
- 4.strong attachment深厚的依恋
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has a deep attachment to her childhood home.
- 2.
Please open the attachment to see the report.
- 3.
The drill comes with several useful attachments.