| 单词 | thesaurus/articles/to-help-someone |
| 释义 | Thesaurus article:to help someoneto help someoneThese words and phrases all refer to making it easier for someone to do something by doing part of the work yourself. The most common word for this, and the word with the broadest meaning, ishelp.Helpcan be used when you provide money, work, advice, etc. Can I help you get that? I'm happy to help you with your homework. The gift from her grandparents helped her buy a house. The verbsaidandassistare more formal alternatives tohelp. The project is designed to aid poorer countries. The army arrived to assist in the search. If two or more people help each other in order to achieve the same thing, verbs such ascollaborateorcooperateare sometimes used. We collaborated on the project. Several countries are cooperating in the relief effort. The verbbenefitis sometimes used when someone is helped by something. The children have benefited greatly from the new facilities. If someone is asking for help, in informal situations the expressionsgive someone a handordo someone a favourare sometimes used.Favouris the UK English spelling of this word. The US English spelling isfavor. Do you think you could give me a hand with these heavy boxes? UKCould you do me a favour and buy me some milk while you're out? |
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