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unwilling

UK/.ʌn'wiliŋ/US
B2

Definitions

adj.

Not wanting to do something; reluctant or resistant

不愿意的,勉强的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
unnot, reversal
+
willroot
+
ingtending to, having the nature of
=unwilling

Common Collocations

  • 1.unwilling participant不愿意的参与者
  • 2.unwilling to admit不愿承认

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The students were unwilling to participate in the morning exercise program.

  • 2.

    She remained unwilling to admit her mistake despite the evidence against her.

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