assistance
/əˈsɪstəns/noun
mass noun
1- the provision of money, resources, or information to help someone帮助, 援助; 补助：
schemes offering financial assistance to employers
向雇员提供经济援助的计划
she will be glad to give advice and assistance
她会乐于提供建议和帮助
1.1
- the action of helping someone with a job or task协助：
the work was completed with the assistance of carpenters.
这项工作是在木匠的协助下完成的。
短语
be of assistance
- be of practical use or help有用的, 有帮助的：
the guide will be of assistance to development groups.
该手册对研发小组会有所帮助。
come to someone's assistance
- act to help someone去（或来）帮助某人。
词源
late Middle English: from Old French， or from medieval Latin assistentia, from Latin assistere （see ASSIST）.