陪
accompany; assist; accompany on a trip
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to accompany; keep company with
neutralUsed when staying with someone to keep them company, attend to them, or go somewhere with them.
I will accompany you to the hospital.
Her husband has been keeping company with her sick mother all the time.
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I took my son to the zoo for company over the weekend.
Please don't talk loudly in the library to avoid disturbing other accompanying readers.
She couldn't bear to leave her pet dog that has kept her company for years.
verb
to assist; serve as an assistant
formalMost commonly used in formal legal or professional contexts to refer to assisting a party in a legal proceeding.
He participated in this trial as an associate assistant for the defendant.
Associate counsel needs to fully cooperate with the court's work throughout the process.
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In this case, two associate assistants participated in the trial proceedings in full.
Associate assistants must comply with all court rules and regulations.
Her associate counsel provided her with professional legal advice.