volunteer
/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə/ · /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #1838 in the learning path
志愿者；义工
Definitions
n. someone who freely offers to help, usually without payment
志愿者；义工
v. to freely offer to do something or give information
自愿做；主动提供
Example
A volunteer helped us carry the boxes upstairs.
一位志愿者帮我们把箱子搬上了楼。
Universities can encourage students to volunteer in their communities by offering flexible schedules and practical support.
大学可以通过提供灵活的时间安排和实际支持，鼓励学生参与社区志愿服务。
Collocations
- volunteer work
- volunteer to help
- volunteer for a charity
- recruit volunteers
Word family
- voluntary (adj.)
- voluntarily (adv.)
Usage tip
自愿做某事用volunteer to do；voluntary是常用形容词。
FAQ
- What does volunteer mean?
- someone who freely offers to help, usually without payment to freely offer to do something or give information
- How is volunteer pronounced?
- UK /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə/, US /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
