English Dictionary

helping

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

noun

(countable) A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself. / (figuratively, countable) An amount or quantity

Can you give me a helping of mashed potatoes?

意味（1）

(countable) A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself.

She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.

意味（2）

(figuratively, countable) An amount or quantity

Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helpings of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine.