assistance

UK:  [ə'sɪst(ə)ns]

US:  [ə'sɪstəns]

n.

1.援助,帮助

2.辅助设备

3.助航

4.助推

5.〔古语〕出席;出席者

6.拐杖

1 . The paper argues that it is time for the United States to offer more serious assistance so that matters do not get out of hand.
我们的论文认为，美国现在应该及时出手提供更认真的援助，以免事态失去控制。

2 . Aid agencies also say Burma may need food assistance for at least a year to support communities devastated by Cyclone Nargis.
国际援助机构同时表示，缅甸可能至少在未来一年，都需要食品援助，来救助那些在纳尔吉斯风暴中受灾的民众。

3 . Since that user's information was available via Salesforce, a developer was able to call them to offer assistance.
Salesforce提供了这名用户的信息，开发者就能联系这名用户，提供帮助。

4 . Yes, Porsche Assistance will arrange assistance for you since this situation can be a potential hazard if you attempt to drive your Porsche.
是的，保时捷救援将为您安排救援，因为如果您试图驾驶您的保时捷，这一状况可能是一个潜在的危险。

5 . By the end of the year, 13 per cent of those who participated in the Active Employment Assistance programme had found a paid job.
截至二零零一年年底，有13%曾经参加积极就业援助计划的人士找到有薪工作。