Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
help
English answer:
help + (to) inf
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amj_services (X)
Jul 3, 2007 19:15
16 yrs ago
English term
help
English
Social Sciences
Linguistics
grammar question
Case Study to be published in English-speaking country.
I'm doing the revision but would like to check some language issues with you ...
My doubt here is the use of 'help'...
Context:
'Measures to decentralize rainwater management and the possibility to avoid the connection to sewerage systems can significantly help develop sustainability of urban water systems'
'Nature-oriented technical systems can help harmonizing the natural water balance'
'Rainwater management can help controlling floods, preserving drinking water resources and irrigating fields.'
Explanations in English please...
Thanks!!
I'm doing the revision but would like to check some language issues with you ...
My doubt here is the use of 'help'...
Context:
'Measures to decentralize rainwater management and the possibility to avoid the connection to sewerage systems can significantly help develop sustainability of urban water systems'
'Nature-oriented technical systems can help harmonizing the natural water balance'
'Rainwater management can help controlling floods, preserving drinking water resources and irrigating fields.'
Explanations in English please...
Thanks!!
Change log
Jul 4, 2007 07:07: Steffen Walter changed "Term asked" from "help (in this context)" to "help" , "Field (specific)" from "General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters" to "Linguistics"
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English term (edited):
help (in this context)
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can assist in doing these things
The English is not really very good; it should be "help CONTROL floods, PRESERVE drinking water resources and IRRIGATE fields."
It means that if you manage your rainwater well, it makes it easier to control floods, save drinking water and irrigate fields. In other words, rainwater management assists in doing these things.
It means that if you manage your rainwater well, it makes it easier to control floods, save drinking water and irrigate fields. In other words, rainwater management assists in doing these things.
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Comment: "Thanks Andrew!"
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English term (edited):
help (in this context)
make (something) easy (to do/get/happen), improve
It is a common use of the verb "help" and, in your sentences, it simply means that something makes it easier to do (or improves) something else.
Hope this helps :)
Hope this helps :)
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English term (edited):
help (in this context)
can have a positive influence on / can further / can assist in
is the meaning of HELP in the given contexr
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English term (edited):
help (in this context)
help (to) develop / help (to) harmonize / help (to) control
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-07-03 21:40:29 GMT)
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OR: can be of significant help in developing the sustainability ...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-07-03 21:40:29 GMT)
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OR: can be of significant help in developing the sustainability ...
Discussion
The first sentence is correct, though.
That's what I thought...