volunteer
含义: Someone who offers to do something without being paid
A volunteer is someone who offers to do something willingly without being paid. As a verb, it means to freely offer to do something. Volunteer work is an important part of many communities and charities.
例句
- She volunteers at the local hospital every weekend. 她每个周末都在当地医院做志愿者。Ella hace voluntariado en el hospital local todos los fines de semana.彼女は毎週末地元の病院でボランティアをしています。그녀는 매주 주말 지역 병원에서 자원봉사를 합니다.
- Several people volunteered to help with the event. 几个人自愿帮助这个活动。Varias personas se ofrecieron como voluntarias para ayudar con el evento.何人かがイベントを手伝うことを志願しました。여러 사람이 행사를 돕겠다고 자원했습니다.
- The charity relies heavily on its dedicated volunteers. 该慈善机构非常依赖其热心的志愿者。La organización benéfica depende en gran medida de sus dedicados voluntarios.その慈善団体は献身的なボランティアに大きく依存しています。그 자선단체는 헌신적인 자원봉사자들에게 크게 의존합니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From French 'volontaire', from Latin 'voluntarius' meaning 'of free will', from 'voluntas' (will, wish), from 'velle' (to wish, want). Originally a military term for soldiers who served by choice rather than conscription.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Latin 'voluntarius' meaning 'willing, of one's free will,' from 'voluntas' (will). Originally used for soldiers who enlisted by choice rather than conscription. The concept of organised volunteer work emerged strongly in the 19th century.
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