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helpmate

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++help·mate /ˈhelpmeɪt/ (also helpmeet /-miːt/) noun [countable]  literaryALMARRY a helpful partner, usually a wife 伙伴,伴侣〔一般指妻子〕
Examples from the Corpus
helpmateAs for Jamie, he saw her as nothing but a helpmate for Katherine and a nursemaid for Patrick.The modern wife is considered more of an equal partner and helpmate than a chattel or a housekeeper.And these wives are largely locked into a role of helpmate and lead supporter for their husband-the-diplomat.What about John Noakes and indeed his trusty helpmate Shep?
Origin helpmate (1700-1800) helpmate from helpmeet ((17-20 centuries)), from help + meet suitable; influenced by mate
help·mate nounChineseSyllable
a Corpus helpful usually a partner, wife


helpmate
helpmate /ˈhelpmeɪt/ (also help‧meet /-miːt/) noun [countable]
 Date: 1700-1800
 Origin: helpmate from helpmeet (17-20 centuries), from help + meet 'suitable'; influenced by mate
literary a helpful partner, usually a wife


help·mateBrE /ˈhelpmeɪt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈhelpmeɪt/ 🔊 (also help·meet BrE /ˈhelpmiːt/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈhelpmiːt/ 🔊) noun (formal or literary) a helpful partner, especially a wife 得力的伴侣;(尤指)贤内助