动词 second:

1. give support or one's approval to

2. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment

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1. I was ably seconded in this research by my son.
   在这项研究中，我儿子帮了我很大忙。
2. He was seconded in his offer of help by several other friends.
   他得到数位朋友的支持，和他一起伸出援手。
3. The motion is proposed by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Jones.
   动议由史密斯先生提出，琼斯先生附议。
4. Mrs Smith proposed the vote of thanks, and Mr Jones seconded (it).
   史密斯夫人提议大家鼓掌表示感谢，琼斯先生附议。
5. The motion (ie for debate) was proposed by Mr X and seconded by Mrs Y.
   那动议经X先生提出有Y夫人附议。