单词 | auxiliary |
释义 | auxiliary (ɔːgzɪljəri , US -ləri ) Word forms: auxiliaries 1. countable noun An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces. Nursing auxiliaries provide basic care, but are not qualified nurses. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Auxiliary staff and troops assist other staff and troops. The government's first concern was to augment the army and auxiliary forces. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Auxiliary equipment is extra equipment that is available for use when necessary. ...an auxiliary motor. ...auxiliary fuel tanks. Synonyms: supplementary, reserve, emergency, substitute 4. countable noun [oft in names] An auxiliary is an organization that is connected with, but less important than, another organization; for example, an organization for the wives of the members of the main organization. [US] The restaurant is operated by the Palo Alto Auxiliary for the benefit of the Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital. 5. countable noun In grammar, an auxiliary or auxiliary verb is a verb which is used with a main verb, for example to form different tenses or to make the verb passive. In English, the basic auxiliary verbs are 'be', 'have', and 'do'. Modal verbs such as 'can' and ' will' are also sometimes called auxiliaries. Collocations: auxiliary bishop He retired as auxiliary bishop in 2002, remaining auxiliary bishop emeritus thereafter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As an auxiliary bishop, he also served as vicar general of the diocese. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Head served in many capacities, including as an educator, prior to being appointed auxiliary bishop. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As an auxiliary bishop, he served as episcopal vicar for the southern area of the archdiocese from 1975 to 1984. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As an auxiliary bishop, he continued to serve as vicar general of the diocese, a post which he held until 1946. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This could be lowered by a pressure cylinder and was driven by an auxiliary engine with two cylinders. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In case of a problem with the main motor, the tank could be driven with the auxiliary engine via the auxiliary transmission, over short distances. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An engine shed indicated that an auxiliary engine was employed at that time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The seven-cylinder auxiliary engine was brought back to life in 1975. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was no separate cruise engine, except from a small auxiliary engine that produced electricity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Steam engines were introduced, at first as an auxiliary force, in the second quarter of the 19th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The destruction battalions were also very useful as an auxiliary force. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each would be free, and sees in every increase of the number of free people and their intelligence an auxiliary force against the oppressor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Approximately 400 knights, 250 crossbowmen, and a larger auxiliary force of both mounted and foot soldiers were assembled. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They have as primary duty protect the villages and act as an auxiliary force of the law enforcement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There have been various corps of auxiliary officers in various institutions by that name. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The police force also has a complement of auxiliary officers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Unlike legionaries, auxiliary common soldiers did not receive individual decorations, though auxiliary officers did. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Auxiliary officers may conduct leadership meetings or host training sessions and classes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Auxiliary officers patrol on foot and in fully marked patrol cars. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He passed his physical and was assigned to the auxiliary services because of his poor health. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While most residence halls are only for housing, several halls also provide auxiliary services. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many fire buffs are organized in associations, a small number of which are integrated into auxiliary services for their local fire stations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Dock fishing including auxiliary services: refrigeration warehouses, warehouse equipment, fish shop and adjacent to a fish market. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Increases in beds required enlargement of auxiliary services. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 助手 Japanese: 助手 |
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