| 单词 | help |
| 释义 | help v. & n. --vtr. 1. provide (a person etc.) with the means towards what is needed or sought (helped me with my work; helped me (to) pay my debts). 2. (foll. by up, down, etc.) assist or give support to (a person) in moving etc. as specified (helped her into the chair; helped him on with his coat). 3. (often absol.) be of use or service to (a person) (does that help?). 4. contribute to alleviating (a pain or difficulty). 5. prevent or remedy (it can't be helped). 6. (usu. with neg.) a tr. refrain from (can't help it; could not help laughing). b refl. refrain from acting (couldn't help himself). 7. tr. (often foll. by to) serve (a person with food) (shall I help you to greens?). --n 1. the act of helping or being helped (we need your help; came to our help). 2. a person or thing that helps. 3. a domestic servant or employee, or several collectively. 4. a remedy or escape (there is no help for it). Phrases and idioms helping hand assistance. help oneself (often foll. by to) 1. serve oneself (with food). 2. take without seeking help or permission. help a person out give a person help, esp. in difficulty. so help me (or help me God) (as an invocation or oath) I am speaking the truth. Derivatives helper n. Etymology: OE helpan f. Gmc |
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