leisure
gb/lˈiʒɚ/ us/lˈiʒɚ/
B1
Английски
~ 2800
Значения
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Съществително
B1
entity
1
Free time for relaxation
Time when you do not have to work and can relax or do what you like.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] spends [time] at leisure
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'leisure' with 'pleasure'. 'Leisure' refers to free time, while 'pleasure' refers to enjoyment or satisfaction.
Синоними
free time (A very close synonym, slightly more informal and common in everyday speech.)
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spare time (Similar meaning but often refers to shorter periods available between obligations.)
Антоними
work (Opposite in the sense of being occupied with employment or tasks.)
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duty (Opposite in the sense of being obligated to perform tasks.)
Колокации
leisure time
|at leisure
|leisure activities
|spare leisure
|enjoy leisure
|leisure pursuits
Теми
daily life
|lifestyle
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She enjoys reading novels in her leisure.
- During his leisure, he likes to paint landscapes.
- Modern technology has given people more leisure than ever before.
- Leisure is important for maintaining a healthy balance in life.
Примери за учащи
- I watch TV in my leisure.
- He plays football in his leisure.
- We go to the park in our leisure.
- Leisure is good for rest.
Граматика
Речникова форма
leisure
IPA
GB/lˈiʒɚ/
US/lˈiʒɚ/
Срички и ударение
leis - ure (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (leis)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: leisure
- Plural: leisure, leisures
Семейство думи
Изрази
at leisure
1/ˈæt lˈiʒɚ/
fixed phrase
In an unhurried way
To do something slowly and without rushing.
Примери
- She read the letter at leisure after dinner.
- You can explore the museum at leisure.
lady of leisure
1/lˈeɪdi əv lˈiʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Woman who does not work
A woman who does not have to work and spends her time relaxing or enjoying hobbies.
Примери
- She became a lady of leisure after selling her business.
- Living as a lady of leisure, she spends her days painting.
leisure time
1/lˈiʒɚ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
Time for relaxation or hobbies
Time when you are not working and can rest or do fun things.
Примери
- In my leisure time, I enjoy hiking.
- Leisure time is important for mental health.
man of leisure
1/mˈæn əv lˈiʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Man who does not work
A man who does not have to work and spends his time relaxing or enjoying hobbies.
Примери
- After retiring early, he became a man of leisure.
- He lives like a man of leisure, traveling whenever he likes.