volunteer
/ˌvɔlənˈtɪə(r); ˌvɑlən`tɪr/ n
1 ~ (for sth/to do sth) person who offers to do sth without being compelled or paid 自愿的或无偿的效劳的人; 志愿者
volunteers for the post of treasurer 自愿任财务工作的人
volunteers to run the Christmas show 自愿操办圣诞节表演的人
Few volunteers came forward. 没什麽自告奋勇的人.
[attrib 作定语]
volunteer social workers 志愿的社会工作人员
volunteer groups 志愿小组.
2 person who joins the armed forces voluntarily 志愿兵; 义勇兵
[attrib 作定语]
volunteer troops, forces, etc 志愿部队、 志愿军. Cf 参看 conscript n. volunteer, v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr, Tt]
~ (sth) (forsth) give or offer (one's help, a suggestion, etc) willingly or without being paid 自愿地或无偿地给予或提供（帮助、 建议等）
She volunteered (her services) for relief work. 她自愿参加救济工作.
`Tim's busy but I'll come,' he volunteered. ｀蒂姆很忙, 我来吧,＇他主动说道.
volunteer information, advice, financial support 自愿提供情况、 意见、 资助
I volunteered to act as chauffeur. 我自愿充当汽车司机.
2 [I, Ipr, It]
~ (for sth) join the forces as a volunteer 当志愿兵
volunteer for military service/to join the army 自愿服役[参军].