好词典
accessory
UK //əkˈsesəri//US //əkˈsesəri//
词源
源自中古英语 accessorie，来自拉丁语 accessorius（附属的），基于 accedere（接近）的词根。
noun
❶ 指与主要物品搭配使用的小物件或装饰品，如首饰、包袋等，用于提升整体效果或实用性。
“She bought a matching handbag as an accessory for her dress.”
（她买了一个配套的手提包作为裙子的配饰。）
“The store sells various fashion accessories like scarves and hats.”
（这家店出售围巾和帽子等各种时尚配饰。）
❶ 在法律上指协助他人犯罪但未直接参与的人，通常分为事前从犯和事后从犯。
“He was charged as an accessory to the robbery.”
（他被指控为抢劫案的从犯。）
“The driver was considered an accessory after the fact for helping the thief escape.”
（司机因帮助小偷逃跑而被视为事后从犯。）
同义词:adornment, accompaniment, complement, appendage
adjective
❶ 形容某物作为辅助或次要部分存在，对主要功能起补充作用。
“The accessory muscles help with breathing during exercise.”
（辅助肌肉在运动时帮助呼吸。）
“This software comes with several accessory tools for editing.”
（该软件附带多个用于编辑的辅助工具。）
同义词:auxiliary, secondary, supplementary
常见短语
fashion accessory — 指用于搭配服装以增强时尚感的物品，如首饰、围巾等。
“Statement necklaces are popular fashion accessories this season.”
（夸张项链是本季流行的时尚配饰。）
accessory to murder — 法律术语，指协助实施谋杀但未直接动手的人。
“The getaway driver was convicted as an accessory to murder.”
（逃逸车司机被判定为谋杀从犯。）