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voluntary:自愿的;非强制的 插画
社会 · B2

voluntary

英 /ˈvɒləntri/  美 /ˈvɑːlənteri/
  • adj. 自愿的;非强制的done by choice rather than because it is required
  • adj. 志愿的;无偿的done without payment to help people or an organisation

Joining the weekend walking group is completely voluntary.

参加周末步行小组完全出于自愿。

Voluntary work can help young people develop practical skills while contributing to their local communities.

志愿工作既能帮助年轻人培养实用技能,也能让他们为当地社区作贡献。

搭配

voluntary work 志愿工作voluntary participation 自愿参与voluntary organisation 志愿组织voluntary contributions 自愿捐款

辨析提示

voluntary是形容词;“志愿者”用volunteer。

词族

voluntarily (adv.)、volunteer (n.)、volunteer (v.)、involuntary (adj.)

近义 optional、unpaid

反义 compulsory、involuntary

社会英语词汇CEFR B2

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