assistance的意思是“帮助,援助”,属于正式用语,其后可接in v-ing。
be of assistance
有用,有帮助be of use
I would be of little assistance in the kind of work he was doing.对他正在做的那种工作我几乎帮不上忙。
They applied to other medical institutions for assistance.他们向其他医疗机构求援。
We should not build too many hopes upon their assistance.对于他们的援助,我们不要抱太大的希望。
I was given some assistance in coming to my decision.我在作出这项决定时得到过一些帮助。
The squirrel's tail is of considerable assistance in balancing.松鼠的尾巴起到很大的平衡作用。
[反义词] opposition, resistance
