Voluntary 对比 Willing

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Voluntary

前 3000（常见） B2 adjective

Willing

前 2000（常见） B2 adjective

最常见: Willing

	Voluntary	Willing
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒləntri/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːlənteri/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈwɪlɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɪlɪŋ/"]/
含义	你自愿做的事情，不是因为你必须这样做。 Something you do willingly, not because you have to.	准备好做某事或同意某事。 Ready to do something or agree to something.
例句	Participation in the program is voluntary, meaning no one is required to join.	She was willing to help her friend move into a new apartment.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 3000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	B2
词性	adjective	adjective
搭配	be, remain, completely, entirely, purely	appear, be, prove, more than, only too, really, ready and willing, willing and able
反义	mandatory, compulsory, required	unwilling, reluctant
常见错误	Confused with 'involuntary' meaning not done by choice., Used in contexts where something is mandatory., Misusing it as a noun.	'willing' confused with 'will', 'willing' used without 'to' for the verb, Incorrectly using 'willing' as a noun
用法说明	用'自愿的'来描述选择做的事情，比如志愿工作。通常是积极的，但在描述强制性行为时要避免使用。 Use 'voluntary' to describe actions done by choice, such as voluntary work. It's usually positive, but avoid it when describing mandatory actions.	当某人对一个想法或请求持开放态度时使用'愿意'。它适用于休闲和专业场合，但在非常正式的场合中要避免使用。 Use 'willing' when someone is open to an idea or request. It fits in both casual and professional settings, but avoid it in very formal contexts.

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Succession › S1 E1

But if I could... If he was willing to give his seat

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

I'd be willing to sell it to you

Succession › S1 E1

But if I could... If he was willing to give his seat

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

I'd be willing to sell it to you

Willing

常见问题：Voluntary 对比 Willing

Voluntary和Willing 有什么区别？

Voluntary: Something you do willingly, not because you have to. Willing: Ready to do something or agree to something.

哪个更常见：Voluntary和Willing？

Willing 在日常英语中最常见。

Voluntary和Willing 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Voluntary: B2, Willing: B2。

Voluntary和Willing 是什么词性？

Voluntary: adjective, Willing: adjective.

能各给一个例子吗？

Voluntary: Participation in the program is voluntary, meaning no one is required to join. Willing: She was willing to help her friend move into a new apartment.

我可以互换使用 Voluntary和Willing 吗？

不总是。Voluntary和Willing 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。