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-derivedvoluntaryroll, 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.