attachment

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a strong feeling of affection or loyalty to a person, place, or thing.

n. an emotional bond or a sense of deep affection and loyalty toward a person or object.

日本語:愛着※

“The child has a very strong attachment to her favorite teddy bear.”

“Psychologists often study the early attachment between infants and their primary caregivers to predict future social development.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. an extra part that you can join to a machine to help it do a special job.

n. an accessory or auxiliary device that can be connected to a primary machine to extend its functionality.

“This vacuum cleaner comes with a special attachment for cleaning pet hair off the sofa.”

“The tractor was fitted with a plough attachment to prepare the fields for the spring planting season.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of joining one thing to another, or the part that holds them together.

n. the act of fastening or joining one object to another, or the point of connection itself.

“The secure attachment of the mirror to the wall is very important for safety.”

“Engineers inspected the bridge for any signs of wear at the points of attachment between the cables and the main towers.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. the legal act of taking someone's property or money to pay back a debt.

n. the legal process of seizing property or wages by court order to satisfy a debt or judgment.

Español:ejecución

“The court ordered an attachment of his earnings to pay for the unpaid taxes.”

“The creditor sought a writ of attachment against the defendant's assets to ensure the funds remained available until the trial concluded.”