affix — to attach or fasten something to something else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to attach or fasten something to something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfɪks/
Korean meaning: 붙이다, 첨부하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**픽**스
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked students to affix their photos to the application forms, but Tom accidentally affixed his lunch receipt instead.
- Scientists affix tracking devices to migrating birds to study their flight patterns.
- In English grammar, we often affix '-ed' to verbs to form the past tense.
affix
VERB//əˈfɪks//
to attach or fasten something to something else
An office worker affixes a colorful poster to the bulletin board
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'affixus'에서 유래했으며, 이는 'ad(~에)'와 'figere(고정하다)'의 결합입니다. 마치 무언가를 벽에 못으로 박아서 고정하듯이 단어나 물건을 붙인다는 의미가 담겨있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher asked students to affix their photos to the application forms, but Tom accidentally affixed his lunch receipt instead.”
“Scientists affix tracking devices to migrating birds to study their flight patterns.”
“In English grammar, we often affix '-ed' to verbs to form the past tense.”
“Please affix the warning sticker to the equipment before someone accidentally hugs the dangerous machinery.”
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