will
名词
定义 will 名词
mind
- B2CountableUncountable
the mental ability to control one's thoughts and actions, or the determination to achieve something despite difficulty
She demonstrated a strong will from a very young age.
Despite the challenges, he showed the will to succeed.
After a long illness, she began to lose her will to live.
- C1Singular
a person's desire or what they want to happen
It was entirely her will.
They had to act against their will, doing what they did not want to do.
The decision was not imposed on the public, but rather came from their will.
legal
- C2Countable
a legal document stating how a person's possessions should be distributed after their death
She made a will before she passed away.
The will clearly outlined the distribution of her assets.
He is consulting a lawyer to draft his will.
动词
定义 will 动词
intend
- Verb + to infinitive
to try to make something happen through the power of one's mind
She willed herself to stay calm.
He willed himself to recover from the pain.
She willed herself to stay focused, despite the distractions.
- TransitiveIntransitiveformal
to desire or want something to happen
Everything happened as you will.
We can arrange things as you will.
I will do my best to accommodate whatever you will.
transfer
- Transitive
to arrange for the transfer of one's money or property to others after death
She decided to will most of her property to charity.
The house was willed to her by her late uncle.
He willed his art collection to the local museum.
情态动词
定义 will 情态动词
future
- A2
used to express future actions or events, particularly those that are certain or planned
I will begin my new job next week.
They will have a grand party on Friday.
This company will expand its business next year.
ability
- A1
used to indicate a person's willingness or ability to do something
I will help you with this task.
They will not accept this offer.
She will be able to communicate in fluent English.
ask
- A2
used to ask someone to do something
Will you lend me the book?
Will you please help me with that box?
Will you give me your contact details?
used to politely invite someone or offer something
Will you join us for lunch?
Will you have a cup of tea?
Will you come with us to see a movie?
condition
- A2
used in 'if' conditional sentences
If I find the time, I will give you a call.
If the weather is nice, we will go to the park.
If you need any help, will you let me know?
probability
used to indicate what is probable or likely
That will be the postman.
It will probably rain tomorrow.
They will likely arrive soon.
command
used to angrily tell someone to do something
Will you stop making so much noise!
You will go tidy your room right now!
Will you stop playing on your phone this instant!
habit
used to describe something that typically happens or is a constant fact
Things will happen.
She will insist on cooking her own meals.
Wood will change color after some time.
成语
- at will
Describes the ability to do something whenever one chooses or desires, without any restrictions.
• She can start her painting project at will.
- with a will
with great energy and determination
• Despite the bad weather, they tackled all the farm work with a will.
- Where there's a will there's a way
This idiom expresses the idea that determination and perseverance will enable one to overcome any obstacle and achieve their goals, regardless of the difficulty.
• He overcame many obstacles and finally achieved his dream of starting a business, a true testament to the saying, 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'
- where there's a will there's a way
This idiom expresses that determination and perseverance can overcome obstacles and lead to the achievement of one's goals, even when facing considerable difficulty.
• He had no experience at first, but he was determined to learn, and he succeeded, proving that where there's a will, there's a way.