What does auxiliary mean?

providing extra help or support when needed a verb used with another verb to form grammatical structures

How is auxiliary pronounced?

UK /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/, US /ɔːɡˈzɪljəri/.

/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/ · /ɔːɡˈzɪljəri/

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辅助的；备用的

adj. providing extra help or support when needed

辅助的；备用的

n. a verb used with another verb to form grammatical structures

助动词

The boat has an auxiliary engine for emergencies.

这艘船装有一台应急用的备用发动机。

Hospitals require auxiliary power systems to maintain essential medical services during unexpected electricity failures.

医院需要备用供电系统，以便在意外停电时维持必要的医疗服务。

语法中 auxiliary verb 指助动词，如 be、have、do。

What does auxiliary mean?: providing extra help or support when needed a verb used with another verb to form grammatical structures
How is auxiliary pronounced?: UK /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/, US /ɔːɡˈzɪljəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.