assistance
英 [ə'sɪst(ə)ns]
美[ə'sɪstəns]
	    - n. 援助,帮助;辅助设备
 
英英释意
- 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
 - "he gave me an assist with the housework"
 - "could not walk without assistance"
 - "rescue party went to their aid"
 - "offered his help in unloading"
 
- 2. a resource;
 - "visual aids in teaching"
 - "economic assistance to depressed areas"