assistant
UK/ə'sɪst(ə)nt/US/ә'sistәnt/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
A person who helps someone in their work
助手，助理
adj.
Having a supporting or deputy role
助理的，副的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishassistroot
+
-antperforming, being in a state
=assistant
assist + -ant (one who) = one who assists — someone who stands beside the main person to help.
Common Collocations
- 1.personal assistant私人助理
- 2.teaching assistant助教
- 3.assistant manager副经理
Example Sentences
- 1.
She works as a personal assistant to the CEO.
- 2.
He was promoted to assistant manager.