assistas•sist /ə'sɪst/

vt

1. 帮助；协助

• She was employed to assist the manager with his duties. 她受雇协助经理处理事务。

• He let the butler assist him into his coat. 他让管家帮助他穿上外套。

2. 促进

• Sleep will assist your recovery. 睡眠有助于你身体的恢复。

vi 出席；在场

• assist at the ceremony 参加仪式