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单词 helping hand
释义

helping hand

noun

: hand sense 4a

Synonyms

  • abetment
  • aid
  • assist
  • assistance
  • backing
  • boost
  • hand
  • help
  • leg up
  • lift
  • support
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Example Sentences

a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

helping hand

noun

as in assistance
an act or instance of helping a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • assistance
  • help
  • support
  • assist
  • boost
  • lift
  • aid
  • leg up
  • encouragement
  • advice
  • hand
  • backing
  • guidance
  • service
  • facilitation
  • advancement
  • promotion
  • forwarding
  • kindness
  • furthering
  • mentoring
  • abetment
  • nurturance
  • attention
  • benefaction
  • patronage
  • sponsorship
  • attendance
  • furtherance
  • care
  • counsel
  • relief
  • beneficence
  • favor
  • charity
  • philanthropy
  • succor
  • hand-holding
  • palliation
  • assuagement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • interference
  • inhibition
  • restraint
  • constraint
  • obstruction
  • frustration
  • hindrance
  • repression
  • deterrence
  • discouragement
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