willing

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

will·ing [willing willingly willingness] BrE [ˈwɪlɪŋ] NAmE [ˈwɪlɪŋ] adjective
1. not usually before noun ~ (to do sth) not objecting to doing sth; having no reason for not doing sth
•They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
• I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem.
• Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
•Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs.
2. usually before noun ready or pleased to help and not needing to be persuaded; done or given in an enthusiastic way
•willing helpers/volunteers
•willing support
• She's very willing.
• Willing hands pulled him to safety.
Opp: ↑unwilling
see God willing at ↑God, show willing at ↑show _v., the spirit is willing at ↑spirit
Derived Words: ↑willingly ▪ ↑willingness

Example Bank:
•He showed himself willing to take a risk.
•He's quite willing to do the same for you.
•I'm more than willing to get involved.
•She finally find someone willing to lend her some money.
•She is always willing to help.
•They appear willing to talk to us.
•We're ready and willing to do everything necessary to meet this challenge.
•people who are willing and able to work
•She's very willing.
•willing helpers/volunteers
•willing support/consent

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  uncoerced, unforced, volition