help‧ful S2 W3 / helpf ə l / 形容词

1 providing useful help in making a situation better or easier :

Thank you for your advice; it’s been very helpful.

it is helpful (for somebody) to do something

It is helpful to discuss your problems with your friends.

It is helpful for family members to gain a basic understanding of the illness.

It is helpful if we address a few key questions here.

helpful in doing something

We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions.

helpful advice/hints/suggestions etc

Our sales staff are there to give you helpful advice.

2 always willing to help people :

She’s a helpful child.

I’m only trying to be helpful.

— helpfully 副词

— helpfulness 名词 [不可数名词]

THESAURUS

useful something that is useful makes it easier for you to do something : He gave me some useful advice. | a useful thing to know

handy informal useful – used especially about something that is convenient and easy to use : a handy little booklet | The book is full of handy hints. | I always keep old jars – you never know when they might come in handy (= be useful ) .

helpful useful because it helps you to do something : This drug can be helpful in treating depression. | helpful advice | helpful suggestions

of use [名词前不用] if someone or something is of use, they are useful for you when you are doing something : I hope you’ll find the book of use. | He wants to be of use.

worthwhile if doing something is worthwhile, it is useful for you and you benefit from doing it : The training was certainly worthwhile. | a worthwhile experience | It is worthwhile to start by asking ourselves why people get involved in crime.