accessory
noun
uk/əkˈses.ər.i/us/əkˈses.ər.i/accessorynoun(EXTRA)
C1[Cusually plural]
somethingaddedto amachineor toclothingthat has ausefulordecorativepurpose:
附件，配件，附属品；装饰品，配饰Sheworeagreenwoolsuitwithmatchingaccessories(=shoes,hat,bag, etc.).她身着绿色羊毛套装，全身的配饰都与之配套。
Sunglasses are much more than afashionaccessory.太阳镜不仅仅是时尚的装饰品。
Accessories for thetop-of-the-rangecarincludeleatherupholstery,electricwindows, and asunroof.顶级轿车的配置包括真皮坐椅、电动窗以及活动车顶。
something that is added
- additionBlueberries make a delicious addition to your smoothies.
- additionUSThe addition doesn't match the old part of the house.
- extensionUKThey're building a new extension.
- add-onYou can install add-ons such as toolbars and ad blockers to this browser.
- accessoryYou can buy various accessories for your phone.
- attachmentThe tool comes with useful cutting attachments.
- Westockthefullrangeofmodelrailwayaccessories.
- Jazzup aclassicoutfitwith somebrightaccessories.
- Mum'sfoundalovelydressfor thewedding, but sheneedstofindsomematchingaccessories.
- Westockarangeofbedroomandbathroomaccessories as well asfurniture.
- Thekitchenlooksbetterwith acoatofpaintand a few new accessories.
Things added or attached to other things
- add onsomething
- added value
- addition
- adjunct
- admixture
- appurtenance
- attachment
- belay
- frill
- frippery
- hereto
- jacked up
- mounted
- non-detachable
- onto
- shim
- superaddition
- trimming
accessorynoun(CRIMINAL)
[C]
someone whohelpsanotherpersontocommitacrimebut does not takepartin it:
同谋；帮凶，从犯an accessorytomurder谋杀案的同谋
accessory after the factlawspecialized
someone whohelpssomeone after thatpersonhascommittedacrime, forexamplebyhidingthem from thepolice:
（隐匿或协助主犯的）事后从犯She waschargedwith being an accessory after thefact.
accessory before the factlawspecialized
someone whohelpsin thepreparationof acrime:
事前从犯Thepersonwho gave him thegunwas an accessory before thefact.
Helpers and accomplices
- a tower of strengthidiom
- abettor
- accomplice
- acolyte
- aide
- aider
- backup
- collaborator
- confederate
- den mother
- enabler
- facilitator
- man Friday
- mate
- moll
- right-hand man
- room parent
- sponsor
- strength
- support group
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