readiness

n [U] 1 state of being ready or prepared 有准备; 准备就绪: the troops' readiness for battle 部队的临战状态 * have everything in readiness for an early start 为及早出发做好一切准备 * hold oneself in readiness to take control 准备好以便控制. 2 willingness or eagerness 愿意; 乐意: her readiness to help 她乐於助人的品性. 3 quickness and facility; promptness 敏捷; 迅速: readiness of wit 机智.

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