help·ful /ˈhelpfəl/ ●●● S2 W3 adjectiveadj1 HELPproviding useful help in making a situation better or easier 有用的;有帮助的Thank you for your advice; it’s been very helpful. 谢谢你的建议,它非常有用。
it is helpful (for somebody) to do somethingIt is helpful to discuss your problems with your friends. 和朋友商量自己的问题很有帮助。
It is helpful for family members to gain a basic understanding of the illness. 家庭成员了解这一疾病的基本知识很有帮助。
It is helpful if we address a few key questions here. 如果我们在这里解决一些关键问题会很有用的。
helpful in doing somethingWe hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions. 我们希望这份传单对回答你们的问题有帮助。
helpful advice/hints/suggestions etcOur sales staff are there to give you helpful advice. 我们的销售人员随时为你们提供有用的建议。
► see thesaurus at useful 2 HELPalways willing to help people 乐于助人的She’s a helpful child. 她是个乐于助人的孩子。
I’m only trying to be helpful. 我只是想帮忙。
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—helpfulness noun [uncountableU]