| 释义 |
abet
\əˈbet also aˈ-; usu -ed.+V\ transitive verb
(abetted ; abetted ; abetting ; abets)
Etymology: Middle English abetten, from Middle French abeter, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + beter to bait, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German beizen to bait — more at bait
1. : to incite, encourage, instigate, or countenance — now usually used disparagingly
< abet the commission of a crime >
2. : to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose
< the singer was ably abetted by her skillful accompanist >
Synonyms: see incite |