alacrity

IPA/əˈlækrəti/
KK[əlˈækrəti]IPA/əˈlækrəti/

alacrity — noun

1. quick, willing action that shows someone is glad to help or agree

1.名詞C2
釋義

quick, willing action that shows someone is glad to help or agree

例句

The cleanup team cleared the hall with alacrity after the fire drill.

collocation: with alacrity

When the coach called for volunteers, Theo stepped forward with alacrity.

respond with alacrity to a request

同義詞
  • readiness

    broader and more neutral; it can stress preparation rather than cheerful speed

  • eagerness

    warmer and more emotional; it does not always suggest quick action

  • promptness

    focuses on speed of response, with less sense of willingness

  • willingness

    focuses on consent or attitude, not brisk action

反義詞
  • hesitation

    shows delay or uncertainty instead of quick agreement

  • reluctance

    emphasises unwillingness or resistance to act

文法句型

with alacrity

show alacrity in + noun phrase

respond with alacrity to + noun phrase

用法筆記

This noun is most often used in the pattern with alacrity, especially in formal writing. It often suggests not only speed but also a noticeably ready or cheerful response, and writers sometimes use it to hint that someone's eagerness is striking.

常見錯誤

❌The staff worked in alacrity after the alarm.
✅The staff worked with alacrity after the alarm.
💡The usual pattern is with alacrity, not in alacrity.
❌Their alacrities impressed the director.
✅Their alacrity impressed the director.
💡Alacrity is usually uncountable and is not normally used in the plural.