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voluntary sector
/ˈvɒləntri ˌsektə(r)/
志愿部门
The voluntary sector plays a crucial role in providing social services.
志愿部门在提供社会服务方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
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由非营利组织、慈善机构、社区团体和志愿者组成的部门，旨在为社会利益而非利润提供服务。
Governments often partner with the voluntary sector to deliver healthcare in remote areas.
政府经常与志愿部门合作，在偏远地区提供医疗服务。
在英国和英联邦国家常用此术语；在美国更常使用 'non-profit sector' 或 'third sector'。
专业提示
Regional Variation
In American English, 'non-profit sector' is far more common. 'Voluntary sector' sounds distinctly British or academic in the US.
词源
Derived from 'voluntary' (from Latin voluntarius, meaning 'willing') and 'sector' (from Latin sector, meaning 'divider' or 'part'). The term emerged in the late 20th century to distinguish this part of society from the state and market.
用法说明
This term is particularly common in British English and international development contexts. It emphasizes the element of choice and unpaid work (volunteering) that characterizes these organizations.
单词拆解
voluntary
done by choice, not forced
adjectivesector
a distinct part of an economy or society
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