Expressing response to another person's desire or requirement, or to an obligation or expectation of some kind: am (is, are) disposed, willing…
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释义 | the mind > will > wish or inclination > willingness > be willing [verb (intransitive)] (16) willeOE Expressing response to another person's desire or requirement, or to an obligation or expectation of some kind: am (is, are) disposed, willing… reckeOE transitive. With infinitive as object. To desire, be willing, or be anxious (to do something). Now rare. to make no courtesy1542 The courteous or ceremonious expression of apology or deprecation: in phrases to make courtesy (at), to make a show of ceremonious deprecation… sussy1567 With negative and const. infinitive: Not to refuse to do something. fadge1592 To be content or willing, agree, ‘make up one's mind’ to do something. Obsolete. brook1604 To find it agreeable to do something. Obsolete. to make no knobs1677 to make no knobs: to feel or show no hesitation or reluctance in doing or saying something. Cf. to make no bones about at bone, n.1 phrases 1d(b)(ii). to go out of one's way (to do something)1680 to go out of one's way (to do something): to make a special effort to do something; to do more than is required or called for. Subcategories:— display willingness (2) — be ready or prompt (1) — be eager (5) |
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