leisure

lei‧sure W3 / leʒə $ liʒər / 名词 [不可数名词]

1 time 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.

2 at (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.

3 gentleman/lady of leisure someone who does not have to work – used humorously

COLLOCATIONS

leisure + NOUN

leisure 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.

THESAURUS

fun 名词 [不可数名词] especially spoken an experience or activity that is very enjoyable and exciting : The course was fun. | Have you ever been windsurfing? It’s really good fun. | I just want to relax and have some fun. | It’ll be fun seeing all my old friends again. | Running around a freezing hockey field isn’t my idea of fun.

enjoyment 名词 [不可数名词] the feeling you get when you enjoy doing something : I get a lot of enjoyment out of working with young children.

pleasure 名词 [可数名词] an experience or activity that makes you feel happy and satisfied : The game was a pleasure to watch. | One of her greatest pleasures was walking in the mountains. | Ted enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: his family, his home, and his garden.

good/great time 名词 [可数名词] especially spoken a time when you enjoyed yourself : The kids all had a great time . | I remember the good times in Japan. | Were the 1960s really such great times?

a blast informal a very enjoyable experience – a very informal use : The trip was a blast!

entertainment 名词 [不可数名词] things such as performances and films which are intended to be enjoyable : Three musicians provided the entertainment. | What do you do for entertainment around here? | They hired two dancers for entertainment.

relaxation 名词 [不可数名词] a way of resting and enjoying yourself : I play the piano for relaxation. | Her work left little time for relaxation.

leisure 名词 [不可数名词] the time when you are not working, when you can enjoy yourself – used especially in compounds : leisure activities | the leisure industry | People have more leisure time.

recreation 名词 [可数和不可数名词] formal activities that you do to enjoy yourself : recreation facilities | The park is not just a place for recreation.