Englanti

attachment

gb/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/ us/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
A2 Englanti
~ 4200
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Substantiivi A2 entity
1

file sent with an email

A file or picture you send with an email.

Käyttömalli: send [something] as an attachment
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attachment' (a file sent with an email) with 'link' (a web address). They are not the same.
Synonyymit
enclosure (More common in postal mail; slightly more formal.)
Kollokaatiot
email attachment |send attachment |open attachment |download attachment |attach a file
Teemat
technology |communication |business |work
Esimerkit
  • Please check the attachment for the full report.
  • I forgot to include the attachment in my last email.
  • The virus came from a suspicious email attachment.
  • She sent her resume as a PDF attachment.
  • The instructions are in the attachment below.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I sent the photo as an attachment.
  • Please open the attachment to see the plan.
  • He forgot to add the attachment.
  • There is a file in the attachment.
  • I will send you the form as an attachment.
Substantiivi B1 state
2

emotional bond or affection

A strong feeling of love or liking for a person, place, or thing.

Käyttömalli: feel [an] attachment to [someone/something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'attachment' (emotional) with 'commitment' (promise or duty). 'Attachment' is about feelings, not obligations.
Synonyymit
affection (Emphasizes warmth and fondness; often less intense than 'attachment'.)
Antonyymit
detachment (Refers to emotional distance or lack of involvement.)
Kollokaatiot
emotional attachment |strong attachment |develop attachment |form an attachment
Teemat
emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • She has a deep attachment to her hometown.
  • Children often form strong attachments to their caregivers.
  • His attachment to the old house made it hard to sell.
  • He felt an unexpected attachment to the stray dog.
  • The soldier's attachment to his comrades was unbreakable.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I have a strong attachment to my family.
  • She feels an attachment to her school.
  • The boy has an attachment to his toy.
  • He has an attachment to his dog.
  • They have an attachment to each other.
Substantiivi B1 entity
3

extra part for a device or tool

An extra part you can add to a machine or tool to do a special job.

Synonyymit
accessory (Often used for decorative or functional additions; broader in scope.)
Kollokaatiot
vacuum cleaner attachment |drill attachment |camera attachment
Teemat
technology |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • This vacuum cleaner comes with several attachments for different surfaces.
  • The drill has a sanding attachment for woodwork.
  • She bought a special camera attachment for close-up shots.
  • The blender’s whisk attachment is perfect for making cream.
  • We need the brush attachment to clean the carpet.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I use a brush attachment on my vacuum.
  • The drill has many attachments.
  • This camera has a zoom attachment.
  • My blender has a whisk attachment.
  • The tool comes with two attachments.
Substantiivi technical C1 event
4

legal seizure of property

When the court takes someone's property because they owe money.

Synonyymit
seizure (General term for taking possession; not always legal context.)
Kollokaatiot
order of attachment |writ of attachment
Teemat
law |business |finance
Esimerkit
  • The court issued an order of attachment against his assets.
  • Attachment of property is common in debt recovery cases.
  • The company faced an attachment of its bank accounts.
  • Her lawyer tried to stop the attachment of her land.
  • The writ of attachment was delivered yesterday.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The court made an attachment of his car.
  • Attachment of property happens if you do not pay debts.
  • The bank got an order of attachment.
  • They stopped the attachment of his house.
  • Attachment is used to collect money owed.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
attachment
IPA
GB/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
US/ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
Tavut ja painotus
at - tach - ment (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tach)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: attachment
  • Plural: attachment, attachments
Sanaperhe
Forms
attachments noun
Core family
attach verb A2 attached adjective
Related words
detachable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
detach verb B2 unattached adjective detached adjective
Advanced or less common
detachment noun B2
Ilmaukset

email attachment

1
/imˈeɪl ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
fixed phrase

file sent with email message

A file you send together with an email message.

Esimerkit
  • Please see the email attachment for details.
  • I couldn't open the email attachment you sent me.

form an attachment

1
/fˈɔɹm ən ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
fixed phrase

develop emotional connection

To start feeling love or liking for someone or something.

Esimerkit
  • She quickly formed an attachment to her new puppy.
  • Children often form attachments at school.

order of attachment

1
/ˈɔɹdɚ əv ətˈæt͡ʃmənt/
fixed phrase technical

court order to seize property

A paper from a court saying someone's property will be taken by law.

Esimerkit
  • The judge issued an order of attachment against his assets.
  • An order of attachment was placed on the company's accounts.

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