assistant/ə'sɪstənt/

n. a person who helps sb in their work

n. [C] 助手，助理：[assistant to sb] the assistant to the president 董事长助理

◇The chairman's personal assistant will talk to you. 主席的私人助理会与你谈谈。

◇shop assistant 售货员/店员

构词assist + -ant

音组-ant/-ənt/

constant; distant; important; instant