a diversion that occupies one\\\'s time and thoughts (usually pleasantly);
\\\"sailing is her favorite pastime\\\"
\\\"his main pastime is gambling\\\"
\\\"he counts reading among his interests\\\"
\\\"they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits\\\"
造句
用作名詞(n.)
His favorite pastime is tinkering with old radios. 他最喜歡的消遣就是整修老舊的收音機(jī)。
Dancing is mary\\\'s favourite pastime. 跳舞是瑪麗最喜歡的一種娛樂方式。
In fact, it\\\'s something of a national pastime. 事實(shí)上，在某種意義上它是全國人民的娛樂。
常用短語
The children had been given this Friday afternoon for pastime.