['pæstaim,'pɑ:staim]
pastime
n. 消遣,娱乐

例句与用法:

  1. Gardening is a very rewarding pastime.
    园艺劳动是非常有益的消遣。
  2. Writing is a solitary pastime.
    写作是独自一人的消遣.
  3. My favorite pastime is reading.
    我最喜爱的消遣是读书。

英英解释:

名词 pastime:

  1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
  2. 同义词:interest, pursuit