[] to help sb/sth to do sth, especially by making it easier 帮助;援助◆The computers are designed to aid in the move to online banking. 计算机是用来协助过渡至在线银行业务的。◆The small increase in profits was aided by strong sales of trucks. 借助卡车的强劲销售,利润略有增长。●ˌaid and aˈbet () to help sb to do sth illegal or wrong 同谋;夥同作案◆She was accused of aiding and abetting fraud. 她被控是这宗欺诈事件的同谋。