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helps

UK //helps//US //helps//

词源

源自中古英语 'helpen',来自古英语 'helpan',与德语 'helfen' 同源。

verb

❶ 帮助,指为他人提供支持或协助,使其更容易完成某事或解决问题。

“She helps her brother with his homework every evening.”

(她每天晚上都帮助弟弟做作业。)

“This tool helps to make the work much easier.”

(这个工具帮助使工作变得容易得多。)

❶ 有助于,指某事物对某种情况或结果产生积极影响。

“Exercise helps to reduce stress.”

(锻炼有助于减轻压力。)

“Eating vegetables helps maintain good health.”

(吃蔬菜有助于保持健康。)

同义词:assists, aids, supports

noun

❶ 帮助或援助的行为,通常指对他人提供的支持或服务。

“She offered her helps to the new students.”

(她向新生提供了帮助。)

“His helps was crucial to the success of the project.”

(他的帮助对项目的成功至关重要。)

同义词:assistance, support, aid

常见短语

helps out — 帮助某人完成某事,通常指临时或额外的协助。

“He always helps out when his friends are moving.”

(朋友搬家时他总是帮忙。)

helps oneself to — 自行取用某物,通常指食物或饮料,有时也用于未经允许拿取。

“Please help yourself to some cookies.”

(请随意拿些饼干吃。)