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volunteer

UK //ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)//US //ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr//

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。)

同义词:helper, unpaid worker, altruist

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。)

同义词:offer, step forward, present oneself

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。)