assistance
noun [ U ] uk/əˈsɪs.təns/ us/əˈsɪs.təns/
B2 帮助；协助；援助
help
financial assistance The company needs more financial assistance from the government. 这家公司需要政府提供更多的财政援助。
give assistance The tow truck driver gave assistance to the stranded motorist.
be of assistance Can I be of any assistance (= can I help), madam? 这位女士，我可以帮上什么忙吗？
A £1 billion investment would be of considerable assistance to the local economy. 10亿英镑的投资将极大帮助本地经济。
Teachers can't give pupils any assistance in exams. 考试中老师不能以任何形式帮助学生。
Synonyms: aid help reliefsuccour support (HELP)
come to someone's assistance 来帮助（某人）
to help someone
I had several acquaintances in the area but not one of them came to my assistance.
We dropped anchor and waited for the tugboats to come to our assistance.
The minister made it clear that if their actions led to war, the British would not come to their assistance.
Eventually, a member of the security staff came to the passenger's assistance and the train was halted.
- More examples
- She clasped her hands, and glancing upward, seemed to implore divine assistance.
- We always try to accommodate our clients with financial assistance if necessary.
- If you need any assistance, press the buzzer.
- The conference was aimed at boosting economic assistance to post-Taliban Afghanistan.
- You might be entitled to receive financial assistance from the university.