readiness

/ˈredinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈredinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈre-dē-nəs/ (ame, mw)

readiness — noun

1. the quality of being well prepared and willing to act when circumstances require

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being well prepared and willing to act when circumstances require it

例句

The school kept fire extinguishers in readiness for emergencies.

collocation: in readiness for

Darius showed great readiness to help his classmates with their math homework.

readiness + to-infinitive for willingness

同義詞
  • preparedness

    focuses on training and equipment rather than willingness; common in military and emergency contexts

  • willingness

    emphasises voluntary consent or eagerness, not preparation

  • eagerness

    implies enthusiasm and strong desire, stronger in tone than readiness

反義詞

文法句型

readiness + to-infinitive

in readiness for + noun phrase

readiness + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Readiness is an uncountable noun and has no plural form. It can express either a state of being prepared (in readiness for) or a willingness (readiness + to-infinitive), depending on the context.

常見錯誤

❌I have a readiness for the exam.
✅I am ready for the exam.
💡Readiness is an uncountable noun and sounds unnatural in simple adjective contexts where ready is more natural.
❌The soldiers showed great readinesses.
✅The soldiers showed great readiness.
💡Readiness has no plural form.