read·i·ness /ˈredɪnɪs/ n. 1. 准备就绪状态 Four tactical air squadrons were placed at readiness for an air strike. 4个战术空军中队被置于空袭准备状态。 All is in readiness. 有备才无患。 2. 迅速；敏捷 learn sth. with readiness 迅速学会某事 3. 不费力，容易 readiness of speech (wit) 随机应变的口才(急智) 4. 愿意，乐意 restate one's readiness to resume negotiations 重申自己愿意重开谈判 a readiness to help others 乐于助人的态度