hobby
/ˈhɒbi/ · /ˈhɑːbi/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #280 in the learning path
业余爱好
Definitions
n. An activity you regularly do for pleasure in your free time
业余爱好
Example
Growing herbs on my balcony has become my favourite hobby.
在阳台种香草已成了我最喜欢的业余爱好。
Having a creative hobby can help people manage stress and maintain a healthy balance between work and leisure.
拥有创造性的业余爱好能帮助人们调节压力，保持工作与休闲之间的健康平衡。
Collocations
- take up a hobby
- a creative hobby
- pursue a hobby
Word family
- hobbyist (n.)
Synonyms
- pastime
Usage tip
可数名词，复数为hobbies；开始一种爱好用take up。
FAQ
- What does hobby mean?
- An activity you regularly do for pleasure in your free time
- How is hobby pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɒbi/, US /ˈhɑːbi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
