show willing

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To show enthusiasm and energy.
    — On board ship, especially American ships, the first requisite for a sailor who wants to be treated properly is to "show willing," any suspicion of slackness being noted immediately, and the backward one marked accordingly.
  2. To make a valiant effort.
    — No top or gyroscope has actually been balanced perfectly enough to guide an astronomical telescope, but they show willing.
  3. To indicate one's willingness; to acquiesce, co-operate.
    — The moment he shows willing to try again buy patches or other nicotine replacement products recommended by your pharmacist
  4. To pretend to be willing; to bluff.
    — He had not been bluffing or merely "showing willing."

词形变化

shows willing present,singular,third-person showing willing participle,present showed willing past shown willing participle,past showed willing participle,past
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