adjunct
/ˈædʒʌŋkt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈædʒʌŋkt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-ˌjəŋ(k)t/ (ame, mw)
adjunct — 名詞
- adjunctsingular
- adjunctsplural
1. an extra thing linked to something bigger or more important, without being a nec
附加物
附在主要事物上的部分
an extra thing linked to something bigger or more important, without being a necessary part of it
The cafe added a glass room as an adjunct to the main building.
那家咖啡館增建了一間玻璃房，作為主建築的附加物。
adjunct to + noun for an added part
A small online forum became a useful adjunct to Reema's language class.
一個小型線上論壇成了 Reema 語言課的實用附加物。
For many readers, the map is an adjunct to the travel guide.
對許多讀者來說，那張地圖是這本旅遊指南的附加物。
The clinic treats phone support as an adjunct, not a full service.
那家診所把電話支援視為附加服務，不算完整服務的一部分。
- addition
more general and less formal; does not always imply connection to a larger main thing
- attachment
often suggests something physically fixed to another object
- accessory
usually refers to a smaller useful extra item, especially for clothes or equipment
- core
the central or essential part
- main feature
the primary part rather than an extra support
文法句型
an adjunct to + noun
use something as an adjunct
用法筆記
Often appears in formal writing about systems, services, or buildings. It suggests an added part that supports the main thing rather than replacing it.
2. in grammar, an element that adds details such as time, place, or manner but is n
修飾語
句中補充時間地點等資訊的詞語
in grammar, an element that adds details such as time, place, or manner but is not needed for the sentence to remain complete
In 'We met after class,' 'after class' is an adjunct.
在「We met after class」裡，after class 是修飾語。
grammar term for an optional phrase
Professor Lee circled the time phrase and labeled it an adjunct.
Lee 教授圈出那個時間片語，並把它標成修飾語。
The workbook asks students to underline every adjunct in blue.
那本練習本要學生用藍色底線畫出每個修飾語。
In that sentence, 'with great care' works as an adjunct.
在那個句子裡，with great care 這個片語是修飾語。
- complement
a more necessary part of the clause structure
文法句型
X is an adjunct
identify the adjunct
用法筆記
Used in grammar discussion for extra information that can often be removed without breaking the main clause. Distinguish from complements, which are more tightly required by the verb or structure.
3. a person who works with and supports someone more senior or official, rather tha
助手；副手
協助主要負責人的人
a person who works with and supports someone more senior or official, rather than leading the work
The judge spoke with her adjunct before the afternoon hearing.
那位法官在下午開庭前先和她的助手談過。
adjunct to a senior official
At the clinic, Darius works as an adjunct to the senior surgeon.
在那家診所，Darius 擔任資深外科醫師的副手。
The minister relied on several adjuncts to prepare the public report.
那位部長依靠幾名助手來準備公開報告。
During the campaign, Esme served as the mayor's adjunct on policy issues.
在競選期間，Esme 擔任市長處理政策議題的副手。
文法句型
an adjunct to + person
serve as someone's adjunct
用法筆記
Usually refers to a supporting person in a formal organization, office, or institution. In universities, the noun more often refers specifically to an adjunct teacher rather than any assistant.
adjunct — 形容詞
- adjunctpositive
- more adjunctcomparative
- most adjunctsuperlative
1. added to something as a supporting or accompanying part, rather than serving as
附帶的
作為補充而加上的
added to something as a supporting or accompanying part, rather than serving as the main element
The doctor used adjunct therapy to reduce pain after the main treatment.
那位醫師使用附帶療法，以減輕主要治療後的疼痛。
adjunct + noun in a supporting role
The guidebook comes with adjunct maps for walkers in the mountain park.
那本指南附有附帶地圖，供在山區公園健行的人使用。
The contract lists adjunct services such as storage and delivery.
那份合約列出附帶服務，例如倉儲與配送。
Teachers received adjunct materials to use before the science fair.
老師們收到附帶教材，要在科展前使用。
- supplementary
emphasizes added support or extra material
- accompanying
stresses that it comes together with something else
- additional
broader and less formal; does not always imply a supporting role
文法句型
adjunct + noun
用法筆記
Usually appears in formal or technical writing before a noun. It describes something that accompanies the main item and gives extra support or information.
2. working with a staff or institution in a secondary or limited-time role instead
兼任的
以支援或短期身分任職的
working with a staff or institution in a secondary or limited-time role instead of being a permanent core member
Yuki is an adjunct lecturer at the college this semester.
Yuki 這學期在那所學院擔任兼任講師。
adjunct + job title, especially in colleges
The hospital brought in adjunct nurses during the winter shortage.
那家醫院在冬季人手短缺期間找來兼任護理師。
Several adjunct instructors share the small office near the library.
幾位兼任講師共用圖書館附近那間小辦公室。
As adjunct staff, Vinicius is paid by the course.
身為兼任人員，Vinicius 是按課程計酬的。
文法句型
adjunct + job title
be adjunct staff
用法筆記
Most common with teaching or medical job titles such as adjunct lecturer or adjunct nurse. It highlights a supporting or non-permanent appointment rather than general extra material, as in adjective sense 1.