helper

helper — noun

1. a person who gives support or assistance to someone, especially by sharing or do

1.名詞A2
釋義

a person who gives support or assistance to someone, especially by sharing or doing part of the work that needs to be done

例句

Tanvi's younger sister became her cooking helper every Sunday afternoon.

cooking helper — noun modifier before helper

The scout leader asked for two helpers to carry the camping equipment.

collocation: ask for a helper

同義詞
  • assistant

    more formal, often implies a paid or professional role with specific duties

  • aide

    formal, often used in government, military, or healthcare settings

  • volunteer

    someone who helps without expecting payment; often for a cause or organisation

文法句型

adjective + helper

helper + in + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Often used with an adjective before it to describe what kind of help is given (e.g. a great helper, a willing helper, a part-time helper). Can refer to both paid and unpaid assistance.

常見錯誤

❌She is a great help for the teacher.
✅She is a great helper for the teacher.
💡when referring to a person, use 'helper'; 'help' as a countable noun for a person is informal.
❌I need a help to finish this work.
✅I need a helper to finish this work.
💡'help' is uncountable when referring to the idea of assistance; a person who helps is called a 'helper'.