C2 noun 중립

assistant

/əˈsɪstənt/

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

예시

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1

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

2

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

3

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

어휘 가족

명사
assistant
Verb
assist
형용사
assistive
관련
assistance
💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'Ant' (assist-ANT) - a small but vital worker that assists the colony in moving large objects.

빠른 퀴즈

The newly hired _____ will be responsible for handling the senator's daily correspondence.

정답!

정답은: assistant

예시

1

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

everyday

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

2

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

formal

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

3

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

informal

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

4

The research assistant played a pivotal role in the longitudinal study by meticulously coding the qualitative data.

academic

The research assistant played a pivotal role in the longitudinal study by meticulously coding the qualitative data.

5

Our administrative assistant is the primary point of contact for all vendor-related inquiries and procurement processes.

business

Our administrative assistant is the primary point of contact for all vendor-related inquiries and procurement processes.

어휘 가족

명사
assistant
Verb
assist
형용사
assistive
관련
assistance

자주 쓰는 조합

personal assistant personal assistant
research assistant research assistant
teaching assistant teaching assistant
administrative assistant administrative assistant
assistant manager assistant manager

자주 쓰는 구문

assistant to the director

assistant to the director

virtual assistant

virtual assistant

graduate assistant

graduate assistant

자주 혼동되는 단어

assistant vs assistance

Assistant refers to the person who helps, whereas assistance refers to the act of helping or the help itself.

assistant vs associate

An associate is often a peer or partner in a professional firm, while an assistant usually occupies a lower hierarchical position.

📝

사용 참고사항

The term can describe a wide range of roles from entry-level retail positions to high-level 'Assistant Directors' who hold significant power. Always clarify the professional field (e.g., 'medical assistant') to specify the required expertise.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'assistance' (noun, abstract) when they mean 'assistant' (noun, person). Avoid saying 'I need an assistance' if you are looking for a human helper.

💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'Ant' (assist-ANT) - a small but vital worker that assists the colony in moving large objects.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'sistere' (to cause to stand).

문법 패턴

Countable noun: plural is 'assistants'. Often followed by the preposition 'to' (Assistant to the Manager). Can be used as a modifier before another noun (Assistant Professor).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In North American universities, 'Teaching Assistants' (TAs) are usually graduate students who lead smaller discussion groups or grade papers for large lecture courses.

빠른 퀴즈

The newly hired _____ will be responsible for handling the senator's daily correspondence.

정답!

정답은: assistant

관련 단어

syntegment

C1

To integrate or fuse distinct segments or components into a single, unified structure or cohesive system. It is often used in technical, architectural, or abstract contexts to describe the seamless blending of parts into a whole.

exsimilment

C1

Exsimilment is an adjective describing something that has diverged so fundamentally from its original source or peer group that it no longer possesses any shared characteristics. It is frequently used in technical and comparative contexts to denote a state of complete and intentional dissimilarity.

foreautofy

C1

Describing a system, process, or device that has been autonomously optimized or configured in advance to handle future scenarios. It implies a state of being pre-emptively automated to function seamlessly without human intervention when specific conditions are met.

insedess

C1

Describing a state of remaining in one location or maintaining an inactive, sedentary posture. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to characterize organisms, habits, or lifestyles that lack movement or migration.

interpunctive

C1

Relating to the marks or signs used in punctuation to separate sentences and their elements. It describes the structural use of points or symbols to clarify the meaning and rhythm of a written text.

comloquward

C1

Describes a person who is excessively talkative in a socially clumsy or uncoordinated manner. It specifically refers to the combination of being verbose while simultaneously lacking the grace to navigate conversational cues effectively.

circumjurent

C1

A person who takes a legal oath within a specific surrounding territory or boundary, often to verify land limits or local facts. In an archaic or specialized legal context, it refers to a witness who confirms the truth of a matter based on their presence in the surrounding area.

comvester

C1

A comvester is an individual who participates in community-based investment, pooling financial resources with others to support local projects or social enterprises. This role combines traditional investment goals with a focus on social impact and collective community benefit.

antitractent

C1

Describing a force or substance that exerts a repelling influence, tending to push away rather than attract. It is primarily used in technical or scientific contexts to describe physical properties or behaviors that resist being drawn together.

triludary

C1

To engage in a complex tripartite evaluation or negotiation process involving three distinct parties, stages, or perspectives. It is used to describe the act of reaching a balanced resolution or synthesis through three-way interaction.

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