late 15c., passe tyme "recreation, diversion, amusement, sport," from pass (v.) + time (n.). Formed on model of Middle French passe-temps (15c.), from passe, imperative of passer "to pass" + temps "time."
实用例句
1. Learning should no longer be an elitist pastime for the chosen few.
学习不应再是少数人的高级消遣。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Playing chess is his favourite pastime.
下棋是他最喜爱的消遣.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. His favourite pastime is golf.
他最喜欢的消遣是打高尔夫。
来自辞典例句
4. Baseball is the national pastime.
棒球是全民性的休闲运动。
来自辞典例句
5. That had been a placid pastime compared to his condition now.
