aide
noun[C]
uk/eɪd/us/eɪd/apersonwhosejobis tohelpsomeoneimportant, such as amemberof agovernmentor amilitaryofficerof highrank:
(政府或军队高官等的)助理,助手aseniorgovernmentaide政府高级助理
an aidetotheprimeminister首相助理
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aide-de-camp
- Thepresidenttravelswith alargeretinueof aides andbodyguards.
- He wasassassinatedby acabalof aides within his ownregime.
- Theprimeministerinstructedhis aides not tospeakto thepressabout thematter.
- apresidentialaide
- Aformeraide haspublishedabookabout hisexperiencesin theWhiteHouse.
Helpers and accomplices
- a tower of strengthidiom
- abettor
- accessory
- accomplice
- acolyte
- aider
- backup
- collaborator
- confederate
- den mother
- enabler
- facilitator
- man Friday
- mate
- moll
- right-hand man
- room parent
- sponsor
- strength
- support group
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