readiness
/ˈredɪnɪs/noun
1
- in sing. with infinitive willingness to do something愿意, 乐意：
Spain had indicated a readiness to accept his terms.
西班牙早已表示愿意接受他的条件。
2
- mass noun the state of being fully prepared for something准备就绪状态：
your muscles tense in readiness for action.
你准备行动时肌肉紧张。
3
- mass noun immediacy, quickness, or promptness迅速; 敏捷：
quickness of hearing and readiness of speech were essential.
听得快、说得快是最重要的。