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volunteer
/ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
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1 · noun
A person who freely gives time or help, usually without being paid for that work.
自愿提供时间或帮助、通常不以工资为目的的人。
Volunteer can also be a verb; participation should be the person's choice.
A volunteer welcomes visitors at the door.
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一名志愿者在门口欢迎来客。
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2 · noun
volunteer; to volunteer
志愿者；志愿
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Volunteers helped the staff arrange the chairs in a semicircle.
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志愿者协助工作人员把椅子摆成半圆。
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志愿者 — A person who freely gives time or help, usually without being paid for that work.