单词 | helpmate |
释义 | help·mate /ˈhelpmeɪt/ (also helpmeet /-miːt/) noun [countable] literaryALMARRY a helpful partner, usually a wife 伙伴,伴侣〔一般指妻子〕Examples from the Corpushelpmate• As for Jamie, he saw her as nothing but a helpmate for Katherine and a nursemaid for Patrick.• The modern wife is considered more of an equal partner and helpmate than a chattel or a housekeeper.• And these wives are largely locked into a role of helpmate and lead supporter for their husband-the-diplomat.• What about John Noakes and indeed his trusty helpmate Shep?Origin helpmate (1700-1800) helpmate from helpmeet ((17-20 centuries)), from help + meet “suitable”; influenced by matehelp·mate nounChineseSyllable a Corpus helpful usually a partner, wife |
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