suffix
/ˈsʌfɪks/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈʌfɪks] /ˈsʌfɪks/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈʌfɪks] /ˈsə-fiks How to pronounce suffix (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsʌf.ɪks/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈʌfɪks] /ˈsʌf.ɪks/ (ame, ipa)
suffix — 名詞
- suffixsingular
- suffixesplural
1. a group of letters placed after the main part of a word so that it forms a new w
後綴
加在詞根後的字母或字母群
a group of letters placed after the main part of a word so that it forms a new word or changes its grammatical job — for example, adding -er to the verb 'teach' gives the noun 'teacher'.
Wei learned that adding the suffix "-less" to "help" creates the word "helpless."
Wei 學到在「help」後面加上後綴「-less」可以造出「helpless」這個詞。
suffix "-less" creates adjective
Many English adverbs are made by putting the suffix "-ly" onto an adjective like "quick."
英語中有許多副詞是把後綴「-ly」加在形容詞（如「quick」）後面構成的。
suffix "-ly" turns adjective into adverb
The word "happiness" uses the suffix "-ness," which changes an adjective into a noun.
「happiness」這個詞用了後綴「-ness」，把形容詞變成了名詞。
When learning vocabulary, Rohan studies common suffixes such as "-tion," "-ment," and "-able."
Rohan 在學單字時會一起記常見的後綴，像是「-tion」、「-ment」和「-able」。
During the ESL lesson, Ms. Nakamura showed the class how adding the suffix "-ness" turns "happy" into "happiness."
在 ESL 課堂上，Nakamura 老師向全班展示如何在「happy」後面加上後綴「-ness」，造出「happiness」這個名詞。
- prefix
letters added at the beginning, not the end, of a word
文法句型
suffix + to/of + noun
用法筆記
Suffixes are different from prefixes, which attach to the beginning of a word (e.g., un-, re-). The noun suffix is also sometimes called a 'word ending' in language lessons.
常見錯誤
suffix — 動詞
- suffixpresent simple I / you / we / they
- suffixes3rd person singular
- suffixing-ing form
- suffixedpast simple
1. to attach a group of letters after the main part of a root word, creating a new
加後綴
在字尾加上字母以構成新詞
to attach a group of letters after the main part of a root word, creating a new word with a changed meaning or grammatical purpose.
In English class, the students learned how to suffix "-ed" onto regular verbs to show the past tense.
在英文課上，學生們學習如何在規則動詞後面加上後綴「-ed」來表示過去式。
suffix + -ed + onto + verb (past tense)
You can suffix "-able" to many verbs to create adjectives that mean "able to be done."
你可以在許多動詞後面加上後綴「-able」，組成意思是「能夠被做」的形容詞。
suffix + -able + to + verb → adjective
The linguist explained that we often suffix "-ment" to verbs like "agree" to turn them into nouns.
那位語言學家解釋說，我們常在「agree」這類動詞後加後綴「-ment」，把它們變成名詞。
When forming the comparative, we suffix "-er" to short adjectives such as "tall" or "fast."
在形成比較級時，我們會在「tall」或「fast」這類短形容詞後面加上後綴「-er」。
- prefix
to add letters at the beginning of a word
文法句型
suffix + letters/group + to + word
be suffixed with + letters
用法筆記
This sense is most common in grammar explanations and linguistics textbooks. The passive form (e.g., 'The word is suffixed with -ly') is frequently used in academic writing.
常見錯誤
2. to place a descriptive word or identifying term after someone's name or after a
置於姓名後
在名字或事物後加上稱謂或描述
to place a descriptive word or identifying term after someone's name or after a thing to provide extra information about rank, status, or type.
In formal documents, people often suffix "Jr." after a son's name when he shares his father's full name.
在正式文件中，當兒子和父親同名時，人們常在兒子的名字後面加上「Jr.」。
suffix + Jr. + after + name (formal titles)
The university chose to suffix "Professor Emeritus" after the retired teacher's name on the website.
那所大學選擇在退休老師的名字後面加上「榮譽教授」的字樣，放在網站上。
Some companies suffix "Limited" or "Incorporated" after their business name on official paperwork.
有些公司在正式文件上的商號名稱後面加上「有限公司」或「股份有限公司」。
The invitation listed the guest as "Dr. Aoi Tanaka" and suffixed "M.D." after her name for clarity.
邀請函上將來賓列為「Aoi Tanaka 醫師」，並在名字後面加上「M.D.」以說明清楚。
- append
a neutral word for adding anything after something
- follow with
less formal; used in everyday speech
文法句型
suffix + word/title + after + noun/name
be suffixed after + name
用法筆記
Typically found in formal or legal contexts — such as certificates, letterheads, or official titles. The word placed after the name describes rank (e.g., PhD, Esq.) or legal status.
3. to place extra characters — such as numerals, letters, or signs — after the fina
附加在尾端
在網址、檔名或程式碼末尾加上字符
to place extra characters — such as numerals, letters, or signs — after the final portion of a website address, a file name, or a segment of computer code.
The programmer had to suffix a version number to the end of each software file name.
程式設計師必須在每個軟體檔名的末尾加上版本編號。
suffix + version number + to + filename
Every email address from the company is automatically suffixed with "@example.com" by the server.
該公司的所有電子郵件地址都由伺服器自動在末尾加上「@example.com」。
automatically suffixed with + domain
The web developer asked the team to suffix ".html" to all new page file names on the site.
網站開發人員要求團隊在網站上所有新頁面的檔名末尾加上「.html」。
When saving the image, the computer suffixed "_v2" to the original file name so the old copy was not lost.
儲存圖片時，電腦在原檔名的末尾加上了「_v2」，這樣舊的檔案就不會遺失。
文法句型
suffix + characters + to + address/filename/code
be suffixed with + extension/code
用法筆記
Common in technology and internet contexts. In everyday computing, the terms 'add' or 'append' are more frequent, but 'suffix' is used when the position (at the end) matters.
常見錯誤
4. to attach an extra piece of content — such as a note, a comment, or a detail — a
附加；添加
在文件或清單末尾加上額外內容
to attach an extra piece of content — such as a note, a comment, or a detail — at the end of a document, list, or other item.
In the database, each customer record is suffixed with a two-digit code that shows the customer's region.
在資料庫中，每筆客戶記錄末尾都加上一組兩位數代碼，用以標示客戶所屬的區域。
passive: be suffixed with + [code] (formal register)
All file names in the archive are suffixed with a date stamp so the team can track the latest version.
歸檔時所有檔名的末尾都加上日期戳記，方便團隊追蹤最新的版本。
be suffixed with + date/information (position-at-end emphasis)
The product codes are suffixed with a hyphen and a colour abbreviation, such as "-BL" for blue.
產品編碼的末尾都加上連字號和顏色縮寫，例如「-BL」代表藍色。
Niran noticed that each chapter title in the reference book was suffixed with a Roman numeral.
Niran 注意到那本參考書中每章的標題末尾都標有羅馬數字。
- remove
to take something away
文法句型
suffix + something + to + something
be suffixed to + noun
用法筆記
This is a formal and quite rare use of the verb. In most everyday situations, 'add,' 'append,' or 'attach' are more natural choices. It appears mainly in written instructions or legal language.