C2 noun 中性

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.

例句

3 / 5
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.

词族

名词
assistant
Verb
assist
形容词
assistive
相关
assistance
💡

记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: assistant

例句

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.

词族

名词
assistant
Verb
assist
形容词
assistive
相关
assistance

常见搭配

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

常用短语

assistant to the director

assistant to the director

virtual assistant

virtual assistant

graduate assistant

graduate assistant

容易混淆的词

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.

📝

使用说明

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.

⚠️

常见错误

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.

💡

记忆技巧

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

📖

词源

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

语法模式

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).
🌍

文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: assistant

相关词

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

有帮助吗?
还没有评论。成为第一个分享想法的人!

免费开始学习语言

免费开始学习