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help

UK /hɛlp/US /hɛlp/

词源

源自古英语 'helpan',意为'帮助'或'支持',与德语 'helfen' 和荷兰语 'helpen' 同源。

verb

❶ 帮助某人做某事,指提供支持或援助使对方更容易完成任务或解决问题。

“Can you help me carry these boxes?”

(你能帮我搬这些箱子吗?)

“She helped her son with his homework.”

(她帮助儿子完成了家庭作业。)

❶ 改善或缓解某种情况,指让事情变得更好或更易于处理。

“Eating healthy food helps your immune system.”

(吃健康的食物有助于增强免疫系统。)

“Talking to a friend can help reduce stress.”

(和朋友聊天可以帮助减轻压力。)

同义词:assist, aid, support

noun

❶ 帮助或支持的行为,指为他人提供的援助或服务。

“Thank you for your help with the project.”

(谢谢你在这个项目上提供的帮助。)

“She offered her help when I was in trouble.”

(在我遇到困难时,她主动提供了帮助。)

❶ 有帮助的人或事物,指能够提供支持或解决问题的资源。

“This guide is a great help for beginners.”

(这本指南对初学者非常有帮助。)

“The new software is a big help in managing data.”

(新软件对数据管理有很大帮助。)

同义词:assistance, support, aid

常见短语

help out — 临时帮忙,通常指在某人需要时提供额外的援助。

“Can you help out at the event this weekend?”

(你能在这个周末的活动上帮忙吗?)

can't help — 无法控制或避免做某事,通常用于表达情不自禁的行为。

“I can't help laughing when I see that video.”

(我看到那个视频时忍不住笑了。)

help yourself — 请自便,通常用于邀请别人随意取用食物或物品。

“There's food in the kitchen - help yourself!”

(厨房里有食物,请随意取用!)