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单词 ancillary
释义 an·cil·lary
I. \ˈansəˌlerē, ˈaan-, -nts-, -ri, US also & Brit usually anˈsilər- or aan-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin ancillaris of a maidservant, from ancilla + -aris -ar
: subordinate, subsidiary
 < the main factory and its ancillary plants >
: auxiliary
 < surgery and ancillary treatment >
: related
 < mathematics and ancillary subjects >
: supplementary
 < the need for ancillary evidence >
specifically : subordinate or auxiliary to a primary or principal legal document, proceeding, office, or officer
 < ancillary letters of administration >
 < ancillary action >
 < ancillary administrator >
II. noun
(-es)
1. Britain : one who assists or serves another person
 < the bill proposed no more than a three-year experiment in training and employing ancillaries under the direction of the General Dental Council — Lancet >
2. Britain : appurtenance, accessory
 < development of aircraft, aircraft engines, and ancillariesManchester Guardian Weekly >
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