voluntary
/ˈvɔləntrɪ; ?@ -terɪ; `vɑlənˌtɛrɪ/ adj
1 acting,done or given willingly 自愿的; 自动的; 主动的
The prisonermade a voluntary statement. 那个犯人主动地做了供述.
Attendance is purely voluntary. 这次出席纯粹是自愿的.
Charities rely on voluntary donations/contributions. 慈善事业依靠自愿捐赠.
The firm went into voluntary liquidation. 那家商号自动停业清算债务.
2 working, done or maintained without payment 志愿的; 无偿的; 义务的
voluntary helpers, eg at a fete, bazaar, etc 志愿的帮手（如在义卖会、 义卖场等）
She does voluntary social work. 她从事义务社会工作.
The organization is run on a voluntary basis. 这个组织是由志愿人员管理的.
a voluntary service, institution, centre, etc 义务性的服务、 机构、 中心等.
3 (of bodily or muscular movements) controlled by the will （指身体活动或肌肉运动）由意志控制的, 随意的. Cf 参看 involuntary.
voluntary / ˈvɔləntrɪ; ?@ -terɪ; `vɑlənˌtɛrɪ/ n solo playedon a musical instrument before, during or after a church service （教堂礼拜仪式前後或进行期间的）乐器独奏
organ, trumpet voluntaries 风琴、 小号独奏.