A hand with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

uh HAND with

UK

æɪ/ /hˈænd/ /wˈɪð

uh HAND with

释义

This phrase means to give help or assistance to someone, especially when they are doing something. It is often used in the expression 'give (someone) a hand with'.

用法与细微差别

This phrase is informal and polite, mostly used in spoken English. The most common use is 'give someone a hand with [something]'. It always refers to practical or physical help, not applause (unlike 'give a hand' meaning to clap). Learners often forget to include 'with' followed by the task.

• Spanish: una mano con
• Portuguese (BR): uma mão com
• Portuguese (PT): uma mão com
• Chinese (Simplified): 帮忙
• Chinese (Traditional): 幫忙
• Hindi: मदद (के साथ)
• Arabic: مساعدة (مع)
• Bengali: সহায়তা - সাহায্য
• Russian: помощь - посодействие
• Japanese: 手伝い - 援助
• Vietnamese: giúp một tay - hỗ trợ
• Korean: 도움 - 손을 빌리기
• Turkish: yardım - el atmak
• Urdu: مدد کرنا - ہاتھ بٹانا
• Indonesian: giúp một tay - hỗ trợ

例句

Can you give me a hand with my homework?

basic

She asked for a hand with the boxes.

basic

I need a hand with dinner tonight.

basic

Could you lend me a hand with these forms?

natural

Just give me a hand with setting up, and it’ll go faster.

natural

Any chance I could get a hand with moving this sofa?

natural