assistance
/əˈsɪstəns/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4648 in the learning path
帮助；援助
Definitions
n. Help given to someone who needs it.
帮助；援助
Example
Please ask for assistance if your suitcase is too heavy.
如果你的行李箱太重，请寻求帮助。
Financial assistance can enable students from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete their university education.
经济援助可以帮助家境困难的学生完成大学学业。
Collocations
- provide assistance
- financial assistance
- seek assistance
- with the assistance of
Word family
- assist (v.)
- assistant (n.)
Synonyms
- help
- support
- aid
Usage tip
不可数名词；表示帮助时比help更正式。
FAQ
- What does assistance mean?
- Help given to someone who needs it.
- How is assistance pronounced?
- UK /əˈsɪstəns/, US /əˈsɪstəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
