(a) a body of troops, etc., engaged in maintaining peace (now rare); (b) (usually with capital initials), a U.S. governmental organization…
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| 释义 | society > society and the community > social attitudes > philanthropy > [noun] > voluntary services (8) peace corps1868 (a) a body of troops, etc., engaged in maintaining peace (now rare); (b) (usually with capital initials), a U.S. governmental organization… V.A.D.1915 (a member of a) Voluntary Aid Detachment. W.V.S.1939 Women's Voluntary Service. Voluntary Service Overseas1960 an organization promoting voluntary work by young people (in education, social welfare, etc.) in developing countries; the service so offered or… V.S.O.1960 Voluntary Service Overseas; a member of the organization thus called. meals on wheels1961 Meals delivered in a car, van, etc.; (now chiefly) a service providing such meals for housebound people, invalids, etc. Also in extended use. VISTA1964 Volunteers in Service to America. W.R.V.S.1966 Women's Royal Voluntary Service, formerly W.V.S. |
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