suf

IPA/sˈʌf/
IPA/sˈʌf/

suf — 縮寫

1. a written abbreviation for 'suffix' used in dictionaries, grammar references, an

1.縮寫B1
釋義

後綴（縮寫）

suffix 縮寫，字典與文法書標示詞綴

a written abbreviation for 'suffix' used in dictionaries, grammar references, and academic word lists to indicate that a word part is a meaningful ending added to a base word, such as -tion in 'action' or -ly in 'quickly'.

例句

Look up 'suf.' in the dictionary's abbreviation key to learn what it stands for.

在字典的縮寫對照表中查詢 'suf.'，就能知道它的意思。

Entries labeled 'suf.' in the grammar book describe endings like '-tion' and '-ness.'

文法書中標示為 'suf.' 的項目，會說明像 '-tion' 和 '-ness' 這類字尾。

collocation: 'labeled suf.' + example suffix

用法筆記

The full word is 'suffix', pronounced /ˈsʌfɪks/. The abbreviation 'suf.' is almost never used in spoken English or general writing; learners most often encounter it in print or digital dictionaries when studying word formation. In electronic references the period may be omitted ('suf').

常見錯誤

❌I looked up the suf -ology in the dictionary.
✅I looked up the suffix -ology in the dictionary.
💡'suf.' is only used as a label or abbreviation in reference works, not as a standalone word in a sentence.