readiness
noun
ˈredinɪəs
noun
1
when
you
are
prepared
for
something,
or
when
something
is
ready
to
be
used
准备就绪
U
in
readiness
(for
sth)
They
stacked
the
firewood
in
readiness
for
the
evening
campfire.
他们堆好木柴，准备傍晚生营火。
2
willingness
to
do
something
愿意，乐意
singular 单数, U
readiness
to
do
sth
He
stressed
the
government’s
readiness
to
take
tough
action
against
terrorists.
他强调政府是愿意采取强硬措施来对付恐怖分子的。