[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]闲暇;空余;休闲时间Leisure is the time when you are not working and you can relax and do things that you enjoy.
[usu N n]
...a relaxing way to fill my leisure time.
我打发空余时间的轻松办法
...one of Britain's most popular leisure activities.
英国最受欢迎的休闲活动之一
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[PHRASE 短语]从容不迫;不慌不忙;慢悠悠 If someone does something at leisure or at their leisure, they enjoy themselves by doing it when they want to, without hurrying.
[PHR after v]
You will be able to stroll at leisure through the gardens...
您可在花园里闲逛。
He could read all the national papers at his leisure.
他可以悠然阅读所有的全国性报纸。
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leis·ure/ˈleʒə(r); NAmEˈliːʒər/noun[uncountable ]time that is spent doing what you enjoy when you are not working or studying 闲暇;空闲;休闲◆These days we have more money and more leisure to enjoy it.如今我们钱多了,也有更多时间来花钱享受了。◆leisure activities/interests/pursuits业余活动╱爱好╱嗜好IDIOMSat ˈleisure1with no particular activities; free 闲散;悠闲◆Spend the afternoon at leisure in the town centre.下午到城中心区玩儿去吧。2without hurrying 不慌不忙;从容◆Let's have lunch so we can talk at leisure.咱们吃午饭吧,边吃边谈。at your ˈleisure( formal) when you have the time to do sth without hurrying 有空时;空闲时◆I suggest you take the forms away and read them at your leisure.我建议你把表格带回去有空慢慢看。a ˌgentleman/ˌlady of ˈleisure( humorous) a man/woman who does not have to work 不必工作的男人(或女人)leis·ure/ˈleʒə(r); NAmEˈliːʒər/
1time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy: Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time. Watching television is now the nation’s most popular leisure activity. The hotel offers various leisure facilities such as a swimming pool and sauna. The leisure industry (=the business of providing leisure activities) is now an important part of the economy.► see thesaurus at
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2at (your) leisure if you do something at your leisure, you do it slowly and without hurrying: Come round for lunch and then we can discuss it at leisure. Take the leaflets home and read them at your leisure.3gentleman/lady of leisure someone who does not have to work – used humorouslyCOLLOCATIONSleisure + NOUNleisure time· They spend much of their leisure time with their grandchildren.a leisure activity/interest· Many people have little time after work for leisure activities.leisure pursuits formal (=leisure activities)· Ask about his hobbies and leisure pursuits.a leisure centre/complex (=a place where you can play sports etc)· The local leisure centre has a swimming pool and a sauna.leisure facilities (=different places where you can play sports etc)· The leisure facilities in the town are very good.the leisure industry/sector· The leisure sector has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years.a leisure group (=a group of companies in the leisure industry)· The leisure group reported record profits last year.
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