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词汇 pastime
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Definition of pastime in English:

pastime

noun ˈpɑːstʌɪmˈpæsˌtaɪm
  • An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

    消遣,娱乐;业余爱好

    his favourite pastimes were shooting and golf

    他最喜欢的娱乐项目是射击和打高尔夫球。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Baseball has been the national pastime in America for a hundred years or more.
    • Football, cricket and tennis were pastimes; the contest with the quarry was a way of life.
    • Gone is the person who would engage in a sport or activity as a pastime rather than a profession.
    • The game is so simple that many pubs stage it simply as an informal pastime rather than as a competitive game.
    • Elk hunting is a national pastime in the country, and there is around one elk for every 30 people.
    • What differentiates literature from other human activities or pastimes?
    • Take a break and relax by indulging in happy pastimes and sporty activity.
    • So what is happening to the game of baseball, one of America's favorite pastimes?
    • Sport to me is a pastime or activity where all of the people or animals enjoy the activity.
    • Swimming is a national pastime, and the pools in every city are packed with swimmers.
    • Start with common hobbies or pastimes and delve just a bit deeper by asking about values and goals.
    • Aesthetic pursuits, sporty activity and creative pastimes are rejuvenating.
    • You could make new friends and discover an interesting pastime for the Winter.
    • Target shooting is one of my favourite pastimes - as long as the target is not a living thing.
    • He single-handedly took sailing from a gentle pastime into an athletic sport.
    • One of his favourite pastimes was a spot of fishing on the River Suck near his home.
    • One of her favourite pastimes was walking and she came into contact with many residents in the Hillview area who came to know her well.
    • Adults enjoyed many games and pastimes as we know from pictorial, literary and archaeological sources.
    • You are likely to indulge in happy pastimes and pleasurable activity.
    • Solo football and individual cricket never took off as national pastimes either.
    Synonyms
    hobby, leisure activity/pursuit, sport, game, recreation, amusement, avocation, diversion, divertissement, distraction, relaxation, pleasure, entertainment, fun, interest, sideline, enthusiasm, passion, fad, craze, mania, obsession
    informal bug, thing

Origin

Late 15th century: from the verb pass1 + time, translating French passe-temps.

Definition of pastime in US English:

pastime

nounˈpæsˌtaɪmˈpasˌtīm
  • An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

    消遣,娱乐;业余爱好

    his favorite pastimes were shooting and golf

    他最喜欢的娱乐项目是射击和打高尔夫球。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Take a break and relax by indulging in happy pastimes and sporty activity.
    • Baseball has been the national pastime in America for a hundred years or more.
    • One of his favourite pastimes was a spot of fishing on the River Suck near his home.
    • What differentiates literature from other human activities or pastimes?
    • He single-handedly took sailing from a gentle pastime into an athletic sport.
    • One of her favourite pastimes was walking and she came into contact with many residents in the Hillview area who came to know her well.
    • Swimming is a national pastime, and the pools in every city are packed with swimmers.
    • Gone is the person who would engage in a sport or activity as a pastime rather than a profession.
    • Solo football and individual cricket never took off as national pastimes either.
    • The game is so simple that many pubs stage it simply as an informal pastime rather than as a competitive game.
    • So what is happening to the game of baseball, one of America's favorite pastimes?
    • Football, cricket and tennis were pastimes; the contest with the quarry was a way of life.
    • Elk hunting is a national pastime in the country, and there is around one elk for every 30 people.
    • Sport to me is a pastime or activity where all of the people or animals enjoy the activity.
    • You could make new friends and discover an interesting pastime for the Winter.
    • Aesthetic pursuits, sporty activity and creative pastimes are rejuvenating.
    • Adults enjoyed many games and pastimes as we know from pictorial, literary and archaeological sources.
    • You are likely to indulge in happy pastimes and pleasurable activity.
    • Start with common hobbies or pastimes and delve just a bit deeper by asking about values and goals.
    • Target shooting is one of my favourite pastimes - as long as the target is not a living thing.
    Synonyms
    hobby, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, sport, game, recreation, amusement, avocation, diversion, divertissement, distraction, relaxation, pleasure, entertainment, fun, interest, sideline, enthusiasm, passion, fad, craze, mania, obsession

Origin

Late 15th century: from the verb pass + time, translating French passe-temps.

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