assistant
noun[C]
uk/əˈsɪs.tənt/us/əˈsɪs.tənt/B1
someone whohelpssomeoneelseto do ajob:
助手;帮手;助理anadministrative/officeassistant行政/办公室助理
an assistanteditor/manager助理编辑/经理
Synonym
helper
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abettor
A2UK
someone whoworksin ashop,sellinggoodstocustomersand givingadviceabout thegoodssoldin theshop:
店员;营业员;售货员asales/shopassistant售货员/店员
a person who sells things
- sellerWe'll need to talk to the seller and see if they'll accept your bid on the house.
- salespersonThe shop was so busy that it took me ages to get the salesperson's attention.
- salesmanHe was a used-car salesman.
- saleswomanShe was the company's top saleswoman.
- sales assistantUKCan you wave over a sales assistant? I have a question about this bracelet.
- She's apersonalassistant asdistinctfrom asecretary.
- Can't weemploysomeone as an assistant tohelpwith all thispaperwork?
- She can'tacceptshe made amistakeand now she'stryingtolaytheblameon her assistant.
- Did youwanttotalkto thechairmanhimself, or could hispersonalassistanthelpyou?
- She islookingfor apersonalassistant with goodorganizationalskills.
Helpers and accomplices
- a tower of strengthidiom
- abettor
- accessory
- accomplice
- acolyte
- aide
- backup
- collaborator
- confederate
- den mother
- enabler
- facilitator
- man Friday
- mate
- moll
- right-hand man
- room parent
- sponsor
- strength
- support group
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People who sell things