readiness
/ˈredɪnɪs; `rɛdɪnɪs/ n[U]
1 state of being ready or prepared 有准备; 准备就绪
the troops' readiness for battle 部队的临战状态
have everything in readiness for an early start 为及早出发做好一切准备
hold oneself in readiness to take control 准备好以便控制.
2 willingness or eagerness 愿意; 乐意
her readiness to help 她乐於助人的品性.
3 quickness and facility; promptness 敏捷; 迅速: readiness of wit 机智.