c. 1600, from Latin auxiliaris "helpful," from auxilium "aid, help, support," related to auctus, past participle of augere "to increase" (see augment).
auxiliary (n.)
"foreign troops in service of a nation at war," c. 1600, from auxiliary (adj.). Related: Auxiliaries.
权威例句
1. The government'sfirst concern was to augment the army and auxiliary forces.
政府关心的首要问题是扩充军队及辅助队伍。
2. Esperanto was invented as an auxiliary language.
世界语是作为辅助语发明的。
3. The hospital has an auxiliary power system in case of blackout.
这家医院装有备用发电系统以防灯火管制.
4. I work in an auxiliary unit.
我在一家附属单位工作.
5. The restaurant is operated by the Palo Alto Auxiliary for the benefit of the Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital.