pastime /ˈpɑ:staim/ n. ［c］消遣，娱乐：play cards for a pastime/by way of pastime 玩牌作消遣 Photography is her favourite pastime. 照相是她最喜欢的消遣。［考句］ Over the last fifteen years, running has become a popular pastime for 30 million participants of all ages. 十五年来，跑步成为广大人们喜爱的消遣运动，吸引了3000万年龄各异的参加者。
［辨析］见recreation
