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voluntarily

UK/'vɒl(ə)ntærɪlɪ/US/.vɒlәn'terili/
B2

Definitions

adv.

Of one's own free will; without being forced

自愿地,主动地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
voluntaryroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
+
-lyin the manner of
=voluntarily

voluntary + -ly = the adverb: doing something by free choice, of your own will.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He voluntarily handed over the documents to the police.

  • 2.

    Staff may voluntarily join the pension scheme.

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