
好词典

作为动词,来自古法语 'aider',意为'帮助';作为名词(AIDS),是 'acquired immunodeficiency syndrome' 的首字母缩写。
❶ 获得性免疫缺陷综合征的缩写,是一种由HIV病毒引起的严重疾病,会破坏人体免疫系统。
“He was diagnosed with AIDS last year.”
(他去年被诊断出患有艾滋病。)
“AIDS is a global health crisis.”
(艾滋病是一个全球性的健康危机。)
❶ 帮助或支持某人完成某事,通常指提供资源或建议。
“She aids the homeless by volunteering at the shelter.”
(她通过在收容所做志愿者来帮助无家可归者。)
“The new software aids in data analysis.”
(新软件有助于数据分析。)
first aid — 急救,指在紧急情况下提供的初步医疗帮助。
“She took a first aid course to learn how to help in emergencies.”
(她参加了急救课程,学习如何在紧急情况下提供帮助。)
hearing aid — 助听器,一种帮助听力障碍者听到声音的设备。
“My grandfather uses a hearing aid to hear better.”
(我祖父使用助听器来听得更清楚。)