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aids

UK //eɪdz//US //eɪdz//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:HIV, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

verb

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。)

同义词:help, assist, support

常见短语

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。)