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voluntary是什么意思

voluntary

英 ['vɒlənt(ə)rɪ] 美 ['vɑləntɛri]
  • adj. 自愿的;志愿的;自发的;故意的
  • n. 志愿者;自愿行动

voluntary 中文词源


voluntary 志愿的

来自PIE*wel,希望,意愿,词源同will,volition。引申义意愿的,志愿的。

voluntary 英文词源


voluntary (adj.)
late 14c., from Latin voluntarius "willing, of one's free will," from voluntas "will," from the ancient accusative singular present participle of velle "to wish" (see will (v.)). Originally of feelings, later also of actions (mid-15c.). Related: Voluntarily.

voluntary 双语例句


1. An e-mail is already circulating amongst news staff calling for voluntary redundancies.
在新闻部员工中已经在转发一封电子邮件,呼吁大家自愿裁汰.

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2. Because the work was voluntary it was flexible, time-wise.
这项工作是自愿的,所以时间上很灵活。

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3. He is still involved in voluntary work promoting local enterprise.
他仍在从事促进当地创业的志愿者工作。

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4. Attention is drawn to a special voluntary course in Commercial French.
一门特别的商务法语选修课引起了大家的关注。

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5. Some local authorities and voluntary organizations also run workshops for disabled people.
一些当地机构和志愿组织也为残疾人开设了一些工场。

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