volitive

a. 意志的, 表示愿望的

发音

US /ˈvɑlətɪv/
UK /ˈvɒlətɪv/

词形变化

volitives 复数 volitives

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A verb form found in certain languages which indicates that a certain action is willed, although it may not be performed in fact.

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  2. 2.

    A specific volitive form of a verb.

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adj.
  1. 1.

    Of or pertaining the will or volition.

  2. 2.

    In the volitive; expressing a wish.

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词源

From Medieval Latin volitivus (from volo (“want”) + -ivus), a Scholastic translation of the Ancient Greek θελητικός (thelētikós), from θέλησις (thélēsis, “a will, a willing”).

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