attache
Meaning: A person on the staff of an ambassador, typically with a specialised area of responsibility such as military, cultural, or commercial affairs.
Attaché (sometimes written without the accent in English) denotes a specialist member of a diplomatic mission. Common types include military attaché, cultural attaché, commercial attaché, and press attaché. The role involves representing expertise in a particular field within the embassy framework. The term also appears in 'attaché case,' a flat briefcase associated with diplomats and business professionals.
Examples
- The military attaché briefed the ambassador on developments along the disputed border region. 武官向大使通报了有争议的边境地区的最新动态。El agregado militar informó al embajador sobre la evolución de la situación en la región fronteriza en disputa.武官は紛争中の国境地域の情勢について大使にブリーフィングを行った。무관은 분쟁 중인 국경 지역의 상황에 대해 대사에게 브리핑을 했다.
- As cultural attaché, she organised a programme of exhibitions, concerts, and literary events to strengthen bilateral ties. 作为文化随员,她组织了一系列展览、音乐会和文学活动,以加强两国关系。Como agregada cultural, organizó un programa de exposiciones, conciertos y eventos literarios para reforzar los lazos bilaterales.文化担当官として、彼女は二国間の絆を強化するための展覧会、コンサート、文学イベントのプログラムを企画した。문화 담당관으로서 그녀는 양국 관계를 강화하기 위한 전시회, 콘서트, 문학 행사 프로그램을 기획했다.
- The commercial attaché facilitated introductions between British exporters and potential buyers in the host country. 商务随员为英国出口商与驻在国的潜在买家牵线搭桥。El agregado comercial facilitó las presentaciones entre exportadores británicos y posibles compradores en el país anfitrión.商務担当官は英国の輸出業者と駐在国の潜在的買い手との間の紹介を取り持った。상무 담당관은 영국 수출업체와 주재국의 잠재적 구매자 간의 소개를 주선했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: diplomatic, political, military
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French attaché, past participle of attacher meaning 'to attach.' The term literally means 'one attached' to a diplomatic mission in a specialist capacity. Entered English in the early 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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