1. a strong feeling of affection or loyalty towards someone or something
對某人或某物的強烈情感依附或忠誠
She has a deep attachment to her childhood home.
她對她童年的家有著深厚的情感依附。
The child formed a strong attachment to his new teacher.
這個孩子對他的新老師產生了強烈的依戀。
Attachment Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
attachment
noun
快速理解
What does "Attachment" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Attachment"?
「attachment」主要指情感上的依戀或文件上的附加物。
- 1
情感連結
EN: a strong feeling of affection or connection to someone or something
翻譯: 對某人或某事物強烈的情感連結或依戀
- 2
文件附件
EN: a computer file sent with an email
翻譯: 隨電子郵件發送的電腦檔案
- 3
附加裝置
EN: an extra part or device that can be added to a machine
翻譯: 可加裝在機器上的額外部件或裝置
- 4
法律扣押
EN: the legal seizure of property
翻譯: 對財產的法律扣押
小提醒：注意「attachment」在情感與科技領域的雙重含義，避免混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Attachment" in English）
How to pronounce "Attachment" in English?"Attachment" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Attachment" from YouTube Videos
Georgette Mulheir: The tragedy of orphanages
TED
“This forming of the powerful attachment between child and parent provides the building blocks for physical, social, language, cognitive and psychomotor development.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Attachment"?How does "Attachment" change by context?
2. an extra part or piece of equipment that can be added to a machine to make it do a different job
可附加在機器上使其執行不同工作的額外部件或設備
The vacuum cleaner comes with several useful attachments.
這台吸塵器配備了幾個有用的配件。
I need to buy a special attachment for my drill to sand this wood.
我需要為我的電鑽購買一個特殊的配件來打磨這塊木頭。
3. a computer file sent with an email message
隨電子郵件發送的電腦檔案
Please see the report in the email attachment.
請查看電子郵件附件中的報告。
The file was too large to send as an attachment.
這個檔案太大，無法作為附件發送。
4. the act of attaching or the state of being attached
附上、連接的行為或狀態
The attachment of the trailer to the car was completed quickly.
將拖車連接到汽車上的工作很快就完成了。
The document requires the attachment of a signature.
這份文件需要附上簽名。
5. a legal seizure of property to secure payment of a debt
為確保債務償還而對財產進行的法律扣押
The court ordered the attachment of his assets.
法院下令扣押他的資產。
They faced an attachment of wages for non-payment of taxes.
他們因未繳稅款而面臨工資被扣押。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Attachment"?How to make natural sentences with "Attachment"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| attachment + to + noun | 對…的依戀/附著 | She has a strong attachment to her childhood home. (她對兒時的家有著強烈的依戀。) |
| attachment + for + noun | 對…的喜愛/情感 | He felt a deep attachment for his mentor. (他對他的導師懷有深厚的情感。) |
| attachment + between + noun and noun | …與…之間的連結/情感 | The attachment between the mother and child is evident. (母親與孩子之間的連結是顯而易見的。) |
| in + adjective + attachment | 以…的附件形式 | The document was sent in a separate attachment. (文件以單獨的附件形式發送。) |
| with + adjective + attachment | 帶有…的附件 | The vacuum cleaner comes with a special brush attachment. (這台吸塵器配有一個特殊的刷子附件。) |
用法說明
How is "Attachment" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Attachment"?
attachment to + noun vs attachment for + noun
- attachment to + noun 通常表示一種情感上的依附、眷戀或忠誠的對象，對象常是人、地方、組織或抽象概念。
- attachment for + noun 則通常指一種功能上的連接或配屬，對象常是工具、設備或文件。
- 當表示「對...的附件」（如電子郵件附件）時，兩者皆可用，但 attachment to 更為常見。 EN: She still has a strong attachment to her childhood home. 翻譯: 她對兒時的家仍有著強烈的眷戀。
EN:Please check the attachment for the meeting agenda.
翻譯:請查閱會議議程的附件。
EN:The vacuum cleaner comes with a special attachment for cleaning upholstery.
翻譯:這台吸塵器配有一個專門清潔家具布套的配件。
EN:His attachment to the company made the decision to leave very difficult.
翻譯:他對公司的忠誠感讓他很難做出離職的決定。
總結建議
一般來說，表達情感依附時用 attachment to，指功能配件時用 attachment for，而電子郵件附件則以 attachment to 為首選。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Attachment" and similar words?How to choose "Attachment" vs alternatives?
attachment vs accessory
「attachment」通常指為特定功能而附加的配件或文件，強調連接性與功能性；「accessory」則指裝飾性或輔助性的配件，範圍更廣，不一定需要連接。
attachment vs appendix
「attachment」指額外附加、通常可獨立存在的文件或物品；「appendix」則是文件或書籍末尾的補充資料部分，為整體的一部分。
attachment vs addiction
「attachment」指情感上的依附、眷戀，是健康人際關係的基礎；「addiction」則指對某物（如藥物、行為）的成癮、依賴，通常帶有負面意涵且可能有害。
口語用法
How is "Attachment" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Attachment"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或提及某個文件、郵件或訊息時，常用來提醒對方查看附件。 EN: I sent you the report. Did you see the attachment? 翻譯: 報告我寄給你了。你有看到附件嗎？
EN:Check the attachment for the details I mentioned.
翻譯:詳情請看我提到的附件。
語氣強調
在對話中，為了強調附件的內容很重要或需要特別注意，會加重語氣或重複提及。 EN: The most important part is in the attachment, seriously. 翻譯: 最重要的部分真的就在附件裡。
EN:Pay close attention to the attachment—that's where the instructions are.
翻譯:請仔細看附件——說明都在那裡面。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，可能會用 "the attachment" 作為短暫的停頓點，或與其他填充詞連用。 EN: So, about the project... uh... the attachment has the updated timeline. 翻譯: 所以，關於那個專案...呃...附件裡有更新後的時間表。
EN:Let me see... the attachment, yeah, I think I included the budget there.
翻譯:讓我想想...附件，對，我記得我把預算放在裡面了。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應使用更精確的表述（如 "refer to Appendix A" 或 "see the attached document"），並避免口語中常見的停頓或隨意引述方式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Attachment"?What fixed phrases with "Attachment" should I remember?
email attachment
noun + attachment
電子郵件附件
attachment to a form
attachment + to + noun
表格附件
file attachment
noun + attachment
檔案附件
secure attachment
adjective + attachment
安全依附
deep attachment
adjective + attachment
深厚的情感依附
wage attachment
noun + attachment
薪資扣押
have an attachment to something
verb + an attachment + to + noun
對某事物有情感連結或依戀
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Attachment"?Which "Attachment" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have many attachment for you.
✓I have many attachments for you.
當指多個具體的附件檔案時，'attachment' 是可數名詞，需要加上 's' 表示複數。
×I feel a strong attachment for my hometown.
✓I feel a strong attachment to my hometown.
表達情感上的『依戀』或『依附』時，固定搭配介系詞是 'to'，而不是 'for'。
×The attachment of the document is complete.
✓The attachment of the document to the email is complete.
當 'attachment' 作為『附加』這個動作或過程時（不可數），需要清楚說明是什麼附加到什麼，否則容易與『附件檔案』（可數）混淆。
×Please see the attachment file.
✓Please see the attached file. / Please see the attachment.
在電子郵件或訊息中，'attachment' 本身已指附加的檔案，加上 'file' 顯得冗餘。更自然的說法是直接用 'the attachment' 或使用形容詞 'attached' 來修飾 'file'。
×The car has a strong attachment. (intending to mean 'the car is very attractive')
✓The car is very attractive.
'Attachment' 主要意思是『附件』或情感上的『依戀』，不能用來形容事物『有吸引力』。形容事物吸引人應使用 'attractive' 或 'appealing'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Attachment"?What are tense/participle forms of "Attachment"?