英語

leisure

gb/lˈiʒɚ/ us/lˈiʒɚ/
B1 英語
~ 2800
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

Free time for relaxation

Time when you do not have to work and can relax or do what you like.

用法パターン: [someone] spends [time] at leisure
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'leisure' with 'pleasure'. 'Leisure' refers to free time, while 'pleasure' refers to enjoyment or satisfaction.
類義語
free time (A very close synonym, slightly more informal and common in everyday speech.) | spare time (Similar meaning but often refers to shorter periods available between obligations.)
対義語
work (Opposite in the sense of being occupied with employment or tasks.) | duty (Opposite in the sense of being obligated to perform tasks.)
コロケーション
leisure time |at leisure |leisure activities |spare leisure |enjoy leisure |leisure pursuits
テーマ
daily life |lifestyle |work |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
文法
辞書形
leisure
IPA
GB/lˈiʒɚ/
US/lˈiʒɚ/
音節・強勢
leis - ure (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (leis)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: leisure
  • Plural: leisure, leisures
関連語
Forms
leisures noun
Core family
leisurely adjective B2
Advanced or less common
leisured adjective
表現

at leisure

1
/ˈæt lˈiʒɚ/
fixed phrase

In an unhurried way

To do something slowly and without rushing.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • After retiring early, he became a man of leisure.
  • He lives like a man of leisure, traveling whenever he likes.

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