aide
gb/ˈeɪd/ us/ˈeɪd/
B2
Engleză
~ 6500
asszisztens, segéd, gondozó, ápolósegéd, szárnysegéd
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
asszisztens
B1
segéd
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone]'s aide; an aide to [someone]
The senator’s top aide handled most of the press calls.
A szenátor vezető asszisztense intézte a sajtóhívások nagy részét.
She worked as an aide to the city mayor for five years.
Öt évig dolgozott a város polgármesterének asszisztenseként.
According to a senior aide, the president will announce the plan tomorrow.
His longtime aide organized the meeting schedule and briefings.
Reporters gathered around the minister’s aides after the conference.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He is an aide to a famous lawyer.
Egy híres ügyvéd asszisztense.
The aide met with reporters after the speech.
Az asszisztens a beszéd után találkozott az újságírókkal.
Her aide answered all of the phone calls.
The mayor’s aide helped write the new plan.
She wants to become an aide in the government.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often confuse “aid” and “aide.” “Aid” is usually a noun meaning “help” or a verb meaning “to help” (e.g., “They sent aid,” “They aid the poor”), while “aide” is a noun meaning “a person who helps another person in their work” (e.g., “a presidential aide”). Learners may also overuse “assistant,” not realizing that “aide” is more common in news and political contexts.
Sens
assistant to an important person
Colocații
top aide
|senior aide
|close aide
|presidential aide
|campaign aide
|White House aide
Sinonime
assistant (More general and more common; does not especially suggest politics or high-level office work.)
Antonime
superior (Refers to the person in the higher position who is being assisted, rather than the assistant.)
Teme
work
|politics
|business
|administration
Definiție
A person who helps an important person do their work, especially in government or business.
A person whose job is to assist an important or busy person, especially in government, business, or another official role.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
gondozó
B1
ápolósegéd
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[a/an] [type] aide; [aide] in [a place]
She works as a home health aide for elderly clients who live alone.
Otthoni gondozóként dolgozik idős, egyedül élő klienseknél.
The nursing aide helped the patient get out of bed and walk down the hall.
Az ápolósegéd segített a betegnek felkelni az ágyból, és lesétálni a folyosón.
Due to staff shortages, the hospital hired more aides for the night shift.
As a teacher’s aide, he supports children with special needs in the classroom.
Many aides receive on-the-job training rather than formal medical education.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My sister is a home health aide.
A nővérem otthoni gondozó.
The aide helped the old man take a bath.
A gondozó segített az idős férfinak megfürdeni.
A nursing aide brought food to the patients.
The school hired an aide to help the teacher.
The aide works in a small care home.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think an “aide” in this sense is a fully qualified nurse or doctor. In many systems, an aide has less training and mainly does basic tasks like washing, dressing, or feeding patients. Another confusion is with “helper,” which is very general; “aide” is more of a job title in health or education.
Sens
basic healthcare or care worker
Colocații
nursing aide
|home health aide
|teacher’s aide
|health-care aide
|hospital aide
|care aide
Sinonime
care worker (Broader and more general; not limited to medical contexts and not always used inside hospitals or clinics.)
Antonime
patient (The person receiving care, as opposed to the aide who provides care.)
Teme
healthcare
|work
|daily life
|social care
|health
|daily_life
Definiție
A person who helps sick, old, or disabled people with simple care in a hospital, care home, or house.
A worker, often with limited formal medical training, who provides basic personal care and support to patients or clients in hospitals, care homes, or private homes under the supervision of medical or social-care staff.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
3
szárnysegéd
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[a/an] aide to [rank/title]
The general’s aide escorted the visitors into the briefing room.
A tábornok szárnysegédje bekísérte a látogatókat a tájékoztatóterembe.
She served as a military aide to the president during his first term.
Az első ciklusa alatt az elnök katonai szárnysegédjeként szolgált.
A uniformed aide stood behind the minister throughout the ceremony.
The royal aide quietly handed the speech to the king.
An aide-de-camp traditionally carries out ceremonial and administrative duties for a senior commander.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The president’s military aide opened the car door.
Az elnök katonai szárnysegédje kinyitotta az autó ajtaját.
An aide walked beside the general on the stage.
Egy szárnysegéd a tábornok mellett sétált a színpadon.
He worked as an aide to a high army officer.
A royal aide gave the message to the queen.
The aide followed the leader during the visit.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that “aide” here is a formal title in military and state settings, and they might translate it simply as “soldier.” It specifically means a personal assistant who is also an officer, not just any member of the armed forces.
Sens
military personal assistant officer
Colocații
military aide
|aide-de-camp
|naval aide
|air force aide
|senior military aide
|personal aide
Sinonime
aide-de-camp (More specific and formal; the established military term for an officer serving as a senior officer’s personal assistant.)
Antonime
commander (The senior officer in charge whom the aide serves, rather than the assisting officer.)
Teme
military
|government
|protocol
|politics
|work
Definiție
A military officer who works as the personal helper of a very high officer or leader.
A military officer whose duty is to act as a personal assistant, often called an aide-de-camp, to a very senior officer or head of state.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
aide
IPA
GB/ˈeɪd/
US/ˈeɪd/
Silabe și accent
aide (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (aide)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: aide
- Plural: aides
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
aide-de-camp
1/ˈeɪd də kˈæmp/
fixed phrase
formal
military officer assistant
A military officer who is the personal helper of a high military officer or important leader.
Exemple
- He was appointed aide-de-camp to the commander of the army.
- An aide-de-camp stood behind the president during the ceremony.
- The general’s aide-de-camp arranged the travel plans for the visit.
close aide
1/klˈoʊs ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
trusted personal assistant
An aide who is very trusted and works closely with an important person.
Exemple
- A close aide to the president denied the allegations.
- One of her closest aides later described the discussions in detail.
- The minister’s close aides tried to control the flow of information.
home health aide
1/hˈoʊm hˈɛlθ ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
care worker in client’s home
A person who goes to people’s homes to help them with basic health and personal care.
Exemple
- After his surgery, he received daily visits from a home health aide.
- The agency will send a home health aide to assist your mother with bathing and meals.
- Many home health aides work with elderly clients who want to stay in their own homes.
nursing aide
1/nˈɚsɪŋ ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
assistant who helps nurses
A person who helps nurses by doing simple care work for patients, like washing them or bringing food.
Exemple
- The hospital is looking for experienced nursing aides for the night shift.
- As a nursing aide, he spends most of his time helping patients with daily activities.
- The nursing aide checked on each patient every hour.
senior aide
1/sˈinjɚ ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
high-ranking personal assistant
An important or high-level aide who has a lot of responsibility or experience.
Exemple
- A senior aide to the prime minister briefed reporters on the new policy.
- According to a senior aide, the decision was made weeks ago.
- She was promoted to senior aide after ten years in the office.
teacher's aide
1/tˈit͡ʃɚz ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
assistant who helps a teacher
A person who helps a teacher in a classroom, often with simple tasks or with children who need extra help.
Exemple
- She works as a teacher’s aide in a kindergarten class.
- The teacher’s aide helped the students with their reading.
- The school hired another teacher’s aide to support children with disabilities.
top aide
1/tˈɑp ˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
most important assistant
The most important or most trusted aide who works for a powerful person.
Exemple
- The governor’s top aide resigned amid the scandal.
- Her top aide is widely seen as the power behind the scenes.
- Several of his top aides were present at the secret meeting.