Definitions
n. Help provided through money, supplies, services, or practical support.
援助；救助
v. To help someone or make a process easier.
帮助；促进
n. An object or device that helps someone do something.
辅助工具
Example
Volunteers brought food and medical aid to the village.
志愿者为村子送来了食物和医疗援助。
International aid can improve access to clean water, but lasting progress also requires investment in local infrastructure.
国际援助可以改善清洁用水的获取条件，但持久进步还需要对当地基础设施进行投资。
Collocations
- humanitarian aid
- financial aid
- first aid
- hearing aid
Word family
- aided (adj.)
- unaided (adj.)
Synonyms
- help
- assistance
- support
Usage tip
援助义通常不可数；辅助工具义可数，如a hearing aid。
FAQ
- What does aid mean?
- Help provided through money, supplies, services, or practical support. To help someone or make a process easier. An object or device that helps someone do something.
- How is aid pronounced?
- UK /eɪd/, US /eɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
