help v.
to make a situation better, easier, or less painful
Eg. Government subsidy cannot solve the problem, but it helps.
『“help”可以是及物动词,也可以是不及物动词。“help”作不及物动词有“顶事”、“管用”、“有益”的意思,是《经济学人》中超高频的用法。可以在表达解决方案的时候使用。
1) Higher parking charges would help.
2) More female role models would help.
3) An apology cannot undo the wrong done, but it helps.
虽然说覆水难收,但道歉还是有非常积极的意义。
1. 翻译: 更少的作业和更多的反馈会有效。
Less homework and more feedback will help.
2. 造句练习:
场景: 选择公共交通出行有助于改善环境。
造句: Taking public transportation more instead of driving do helps for reducing air pollutipn.