help (to) do sth实际上有时候to是省略掉的.
help do sth
还有can't help doing sth.(忍不住/情不自禁去做某事）
help + doing 是与can't一起用的
没有help doing 这种用法
中古英语helpen< 古英语helpan
vt,vi
帮助,援助
I can't lift this box — will you help me please?
我举不动这个箱子,请你帮我一下好吗?
I can't push the cart on my own--will somebody help assist me?
"我一个人推不动这辆大车,谁能帮我一下?"
With the help of the neighbours the fire was at last brought under control.
"在邻里们的帮助下,火势终于被控制住了."
促进；助长
Trade helps the development of industry.
贸易促进工业的发展.
It won't help you to cry.
你哭也没有用.
避免；防止；阻止
I couldn't help crying.
我忍不住哭了.
"Between astonishment and joy,she couldn't help bursting into tears."
"她惊喜交集,禁不住放声大哭起来."
款待；让人吃喝
‘Can I have a drink?’ ‘Help yourself!’
“我可以喝一杯吗?”“请随意.”
Help yourself to some fish.
请自己动手吃点鱼吧.
more than one can help
不必要的事,过分的事