下面是作为形容词后缀的例子。

contradictory [contradict v. 同…矛盾；-ory→] a. contradicting；in contrary 矛盾的，对立的 / First reports of the election were so contradictory that we could not tell who would win. 有关 选举情况的首批报告大相矛盾，我们无法判断谁会获胜。

illusory [illus = to illude or deceive 欺骗；-ory =>“of illuding or deceiving 欺骗的”→]a. having to do with illusion; deceptive 迷惑人的，虚幻的 / It is an illusory idea that money leads to happiness. 金钱会带来幸福是个迷惑人的错误观念。

compulsory [compuls = to compel 强迫；-ory =>“characterized by compelling or being compelled 带有强迫性质的”→]a. compelling; compelled or required强迫的，强制的；必需的，义务的/ English is a compulsory subject in the school. 英语在该校是必修科目。

preparatory [ prepar (← prepare) v. 准备；-atory =>“serving to prepare 有助于准备的”→] a . for preparation, making ready; preliminary 准备的，预备的；初步的 / Preparatory schools fit foreign students for college. 预科学校适合于报考大学的外国学生。

conciliatory [conciliat (← conciliate) v. 抚慰；-ory→] a. tending to conciliate or soothe 抚慰的，安抚的 / Shaking hands with each other after a match is a conciliatory gesture. 赛后双方握手是一种抚慰性的表示。

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