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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++an·cil·la·ry /ænˈsɪləri $ ˈænsəleri/ adjective  1. ancillary workers/staff etc MNworkers who provide additional help and services for the people who do the main work in hospitals, schools etc 〔医院、学校等的〕辅助人员2 formalCONNECTED WITH connected with or supporting something else, but less important than it 相关的;辅助的,附属的 Agreement was reached on several ancillary matters. 就一些相关问题达成了协议。
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ancillaryThe developer, Marlin Estates, spent £19m on Wisley and decided to steer clear of ancillary activities and concentrate on golf.The complex includes offices, stables and other ancillary buildings of red brick.A large iron drive-wheel projects high up through the front wall, providing a source of power for ancillary equipment.Criticism by many research workers has led to the development of ancillary measures, involving more sophisticated techniques.Film companies also make money in ancillary sales of T-shirts, toys, and so on.A third cost element is the cost of ancillary services such as the swap fee.Could parents force a local authority to keep schools open during a strike of ancillary workers?
From Longman Business Dictionaryancillaryan‧cil‧la‧ry /ænˈsɪləriˈænsəleri/ adjective1HUMAN RESOURCESancillary workers are the people who do jobs such as cleaning and cooking in places such as schools and hospitals, while the main work is done by teachers, doctors, nurses etcAncillary staff are often poorly paid.2connected with something but less important than the main part of itThese matters are ancillary to the discussion.Origin ancillary (1600-1700) Latin ancilla female servant
an·cil·la·ry adjectiveChineseSyllable
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ancillary
ancillary /ænˈsɪləri $ ˈænsəleri/ adjective
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: Latin
 Origin: ancilla __female servant__
1. ancillary workers/staff etc workers who provide additional help and services for the people who do the main work in hospitals, schools etc
2. formal connected with or supporting something else, but less important than it:
    Agreement was reached on several ancillary matters.


an·cil·laryBrE /ænˈsɪləri/ 🔊NAmE /ˈænsəleri/ 🔊 adjective~ (to sth) providing necessary support to the main work or activities of an organization 辅助的;补充的 SYN auxiliary ancillary staff/services/equipment 辅助人员/服务设施/设备ancillary workers in the health service such as cooks and cleaners公共医疗部门中诸如厨师和清洁工之类的辅助人员in addition to sth else but not as important 附属的;附加的ancillary rights附属权利