
volunteer
词源
源自法语 volontaire,基于拉丁语 voluntarius(自愿的),词根voluntas意为"意愿"。16世纪进入英语,最初仅作军事术语使用。
noun
❶ 指自愿无偿提供服务或帮助的人,通常出于公益目的而非报酬。常见于慈善机构、社区服务等场合。
“She works as a volunteer at the local animal shelter.”
(她在当地动物收容所做志愿者工作。)
“The event was organized by a group of dedicated volunteers.”
(活动由一群热心的志愿者组织。)
❶ 军事术语中指自愿参军的人,区别于被征召入伍的士兵。
“He joined the army as a volunteer during the war.”
(战争期间他作为志愿兵参军。)
“The volunteer regiment was formed within a week.”
(志愿兵团在一周内组建完成。)
verb
❶ 主动提供帮助或服务,通常出于自愿而非被迫。可用于具体行动或信息提供。
“She volunteered to organize the charity auction.”
(她主动提出组织慈善拍卖会。)
“He volunteered his time to coach the kids' soccer team.”
(他自愿抽出时间执教儿童足球队。)
❶ 军事场景中表示自愿参军或执行危险任务。
“Twenty soldiers volunteered for the rescue mission.”
(二十名士兵自愿参加救援任务。)
“He volunteered to go behind enemy lines.”
(他自愿深入敌后。)
常见短语
volunteer work — 指无偿的志愿性质工作,常见于非营利组织或社区服务领域。
“Her resume includes three years of volunteer work at a homeless shelter.”
(她的简历包含在无家可归者收容所三年的志愿工作经历。)
volunteer firefighter — 指不领取薪酬的义务消防员,多为社区成员兼职担任。
“The small town relies on volunteer firefighters for emergencies.”
(这个小镇依靠义务消防员应对紧急情况。)