helpnoun詞源 1/hɛlp/

• 1

  Action given to provide assistance; aid.

  • I need some help with my homework.
• 2

  Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

  • He was a great help to me when I was moving house.
• 3

  computingengineeringmathematicsDocumentation provided with computer software that could be accessed using the computer.

  • I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.
• 4

  A study aid.

  • I've printed out a list of math helps.
  • In 1979 the Church published a Latter-day Saint edition of the King James Version of the Bible in English. Included in this edition were numerous helps to make a study of the scriptures more meaningful and rewarding.
• 5

  One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

  • The help is coming round this morning to clean.
  • Most of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.
• 6

  Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.

  • His suicide attempts were a cry for help.
  • He really needs help in handling customer complaints.

helpverb詞源 2/hɛlp/

• 1

  To provide assistance to (someone or something).

  • He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.
  • Risk is everywhere.[…]For each one there is a frighteningly precise measurement of just how likely it is to jump from the shadows and get you. “The Norm Chronicles”[…]aims to help data-phobes find their way through this blizzard of risks.
• 2

  To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

  • It is polite to help your guests to food before serving yourself.
  • Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.
• 3

  To contribute in some way to.

  • The white paint on the walls helps make the room look brighter.
  • If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.
• 4

  To provide assistance.

  • She was struggling with the groceries, so I offered to help.
  • Please, help!
• 5

  To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

  • We couldn’t help noticing that you were late.
  • We couldn’t help but notice that you were late.
• 6

  To do something on the behalf of someone.

  • Can you help me buy some groceries?
• 7

  To assist or sympathize with (the speaker); used to express displeasure, disappointment or exasperation.

  • Compare Malay tolong (“help; please”) and Hokkien 導郎 /导郎 (tō͘-lông, “help; please”)
  • Help lah.

helpintj詞源 2/hɛlp/

• 1

  A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance.

  • — Take that, you scoundrel. — Help! Robin, help!
• 2

  A way to signal uncontrollable laughter; implying the risk of dying of laughter and needing assistance.

  • helpppp that's too funny, did she rlly say that?

這個拼法也被記錄為下列字的變化形：

• heat escape lessening position