assistant
/əˈsɪstənt/
CEFR level A2Topic WorkWord #925 in the learning path
助手；助理
Definitions
n. A person who helps someone with their work.
助手；助理
adj. Having a supporting role below the main person in charge.
助理的；副的
Example
The assistant brought fresh towels into the treatment room.
助手把干净的毛巾拿进了治疗室。
Teaching assistants can provide additional support for children who need more individual attention in large classes.
在大班教学中，助教可以为需要更多个别关注的孩子提供额外支持。
Collocations
- teaching assistant
- personal assistant
- shop assistant
- assistant manager
Word family
- assist (v.)
- assistance (n.)
Synonyms
- helper
- aide
Usage tip
assistant指人，assistance指帮助，通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does assistant mean?
- A person who helps someone with their work. Having a supporting role below the main person in charge.
- How is assistant pronounced?
- UK /əˈsɪstənt/, US /əˈsɪstənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
