"wills" in Chinese (Simplified)
遗嘱意愿
Definition
“Wills” 是 “will” 的复数,指法律文件,说明某人去世后财产的分配方法,也可以指多个人的意愿或愿望。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于法律语境,意指遗嘱。作为“意愿”复数用法很少见,常见于正式书面语或比喻短语,如 'a battle of wills'(意志之争)。不要与情态动词 will 混淆。
Examples
The lawyer read both of their wills.
律师读了他们两份**遗嘱**。
Many people write their wills when they get older.
许多人年纪大时会写**遗嘱**。
Different people have different wills and wishes.
不同的人有不同的**意愿**和愿望。
After the accident, both families' wills were contested in court.
事故后,双方家庭的**遗嘱**都在法庭被质疑。
It turned into a battle of wills, and neither side wanted to back down.
这变成了意志的**较量**,双方都不肯让步。
She manages the firm that stores people's wills safely until they're needed.
她管理着一家公司,安全保存人们的**遗嘱**直到需要时。