readiness
gb/ɹˈɛdinəs/ us/ɹˈɛdinəs/
B2
英語
~ 5600
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
state
1
state of being prepared
a state when you are fully prepared for something that will happen soon
用法パターン：
in [a state of] readiness for [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"I did my readiness"* when they mean *"I prepared"* or *"I did my preparation"*. "Readiness" is usually a state, not an action, so it is used with verbs like "have", "increase", "maintain", or "test" (e.g., "our readiness", "their readiness"). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: it is usually "readiness for [something]", not *"readiness of"*.
類義語
preparedness (almost the same meaning, but slightly more formal and often used in official or technical contexts.)
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readiness level (used especially in technical or military contexts to talk about how prepared something is.)
対義語
unpreparedness (direct opposite, meaning not being prepared when you should be.)
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lack of readiness (emphasizes the absence of preparation, often in reports or assessments.)
コロケーション
in a state of readiness
|maintain readiness
|operational readiness
|combat readiness
|school readiness
|readiness for change
テーマ
daily life
|work
|military
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The rescue team checked their gear to ensure their readiness for the storm.
- Teachers play a key role in developing children’s readiness for school.
- The company improved its cybersecurity readiness after the recent attacks.
- Troops were kept in a state of readiness near the border.
- Regular drills help maintain emergency readiness in the hospital.
学習者向け例文
- We tested our readiness for the fire drill.
- The athletes worked hard to reach full readiness for the race.
- Good planning improves our readiness for problems.
- The city increased its readiness for floods.
- The staff stayed in readiness for any call during the night.
名詞
B2
state
2
willingness to do something
when someone wants to do something and agrees to do it easily
用法パターン：
readiness to [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse this sense of "readiness" with simple physical preparation. In phrases like "readiness to help" or "readiness to negotiate", it means willingness, not being physically prepared. Another mistake is using an -ing form instead of "to" after "readiness": say "readiness to help", not *"readiness helping"*.
類義語
willingness (the most common direct synonym; slightly more general and used very widely.)
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eagerness (suggests a stronger, more enthusiastic form of readiness.)
対義語
reluctance (shows that someone does not really want to do something, the opposite attitude to readiness.)
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unwillingness (direct negative of willingness; clearly opposes readiness in this sense.)
コロケーション
readiness to help
|readiness to cooperate
|readiness to accept
|readiness to change
|show a readiness to
|express readiness to
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her readiness to help new colleagues made her very popular in the office.
- The government signaled its readiness to negotiate with the protesters.
- His readiness to accept responsibility impressed his manager.
- We appreciate your readiness to adjust the schedule at short notice.
- The child showed a clear readiness to learn new words.
学習者向け例文
- I thank you for your readiness to help me.
- The company showed readiness to pay for the repair.
- Their readiness to listen made the talk easier.
- She has a strong readiness to work with people from other cultures.
- Our boss expressed readiness to change the plan.
名詞
formal
C1
property
3
speed and ease in acting
the quality of doing something or answering quickly and easily
用法パターン：
with [adjective] readiness
よくある間違い：
Learners may misread this sense as simple preparation. In phrases like "the readiness with which he answered", it refers to quick and easy action, not to being prepared earlier. It is also more formal; in everyday speech, people often say "He answered very quickly" instead.
類義語
promptness (stresses acting without delay; often used for responses or service.)
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quickness (general term for speed; less formal than "readiness" in many contexts.)
対義語
slowness (direct opposite, emphasizing a lack of speed in response or action.)
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hesitation (focuses on pausing or delaying before acting, which contrasts with quick readiness.)
コロケーション
with surprising readiness
|with great readiness
|the readiness with which
|intellectual readiness
テーマ
communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She answered with a readiness that surprised everyone in the room.
- The readiness with which he solved the complex puzzle impressed his teacher.
- His verbal readiness made him a strong candidate for the debating team.
- The team’s readiness in responding to customer complaints improved their reputation.
- I was struck by the readiness with which the children adapted to the new rules.
学習者向け例文
- He replied with great readiness.
- The girl showed readiness in answering every question.
- I admire the readiness with which she finds good ideas.
- Their readiness in solving problems helps the project.
- The students listened with readiness and then spoke quickly.
文法
表現
in a state of readiness
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv ɹˈɛdinəs/
fixed phrase
fully prepared and waiting
completely ready and waiting for something to happen
例文
- Fire crews are in a state of readiness during the dry season.
- All systems are in a state of readiness for the launch.
- Volunteers remained in a state of readiness after the first earthquake.
in readiness
1/ˈɪn ɹˈɛdinəs/
fixed phrase
already prepared for something
in a state where everything is ready before something happens
例文
- Medical teams stood by in readiness in case of an accident.
- Extra buses were kept in readiness for the evening rush hour.
- Security staff remained in readiness throughout the concert.
show a readiness to
1/ʃˈoʊ ə ɹˈɛdinəs tə/
fixed phrase
demonstrate willingness to do
to act in a way that makes other people see that you want to do something
例文
- The company has shown a readiness to invest in green technology.
- He showed a readiness to listen to criticism and improve.
- Local leaders are showing a readiness to work together on the project.