prefix

US [ˈpriˌfɪks]
UK [ˈpriːfɪks]
  • n.前缀(缀于单词前以改变其意义的字母或字母组合)
  • v.在…前面加(字母或数字)
  • Web字首;词头;前置
Plural Form:prefixes  Present Participle:prefixing  Past Tense:prefixed  
prefix
n.
1.
前缀(缀于单词前以改变其意义的字母或字母组合)a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, such asun- inunhappy andpre- inpreheat
2.
前置代号(置于前面的单词或字母、数字)a word, letter or number that is put before another
Car insurance policies have the prefix MC (for motor car).
汽车保险单标有 MC 代号(表示汽车)。
3.
(人名前的)称谓a title such asDr orMrs used before a person's name
v.
1.
在…前面加(字母或数字)to add letters or numbers to the beginning of a word or number
American members have the letters US prefixed to their code numbers.
美国会员的代码前加了字母 US。
Their code numbers are prefixed with US.
他们的代码前加上了字母 US。

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