affix

名词 n. 动词 v.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.
    — A prefix is an affix that joins to the beginning of another word. Depending on the prefix, it can slightly or significantly alter the meaning of a word. For example, the English prefix “un-” changes a word into its opposite, as from “do” to “undo,” altering its meaning entirely.
  2. That which is affixed; an appendage. uncommon
  3. The complex number a+bi associated with the point in the Gauss plane with coordinates (a,b).
  4. Any small feature, as a figure, a flower, or the like, added for ornament to a vessel or other utensil, to an architectural feature.
动词 v.
  1. To attach. transitive
    — to affix a stigma to a person
  2. To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to. transitive
    — to affix a syllable to a word
  3. To fix or fasten figuratively. ditransitive
    — eyes affixed upon the ground

词形变化

affixes plural affixes present,singular,third-person affixing participle,present affixed participle,past affixed past

词源

词源 1
Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere). By surface analysis, af- + fix.
词源 2
Borrowed from Latin affixus, perfect passive participle of affigere (from ad- + figere). By surface analysis, af- + fix.
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