assist /əˈsɪst/ CET4 TEM4 ( assisting, assisted, assists )

• 1. 

  V-T If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them. (通过分担一部分工作以) 帮助

  例：

  The family decided to assist me with my chores.

  家人决定分担我的琐事。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If you assist someone, you give them information, advice, or money. (提供信息、建议、资金等以) 协助

  例：

  The public is urgently requested to assist police in tracing this man.

  公众被紧急要求协助警方追踪这名男子。

  例：

  International organizations intensified their activities to locate victims and assist with relief efforts.

  各国际组织加强了他们的活动以寻找受害者并协助救援工作。

• 3. 

  V-T/V-I If something assists in doing a task, it makes the task easier to do. (在做某任务中) 有助益

  例：

  ...a chemical that assists in the manufacture of proteins.

  …一种有助于蛋白质的制造的化学物。

  例：

  Our sales representatives can assist you in selecting suitable investments.

  我们的销售代表在选择合适的投资方面能帮到您。