Hobby 这个词的中文意思是“爱好”，指的是人们在空闲时间进行的娱乐或消遣活动。它通常是人们在没有压力、没有工作义务的情况下，出于个人兴趣进行的活动。

音标

/ˈhɒbi/ (英式发音)
/ˈhɑːbi/ (美式发音)

词性

名词 (noun)

词义

爱好，指个体在闲暇时进行的活动，通常基于兴趣和享受，而不是为了赚钱或其他目的。

用法

"Hobby"通常用来描述个人喜欢做的事情，不受外界压力限制。

它可以是任何一种活动，如运动、艺术、手工艺等。

例句

My hobby is reading books about history.
我的爱好是阅读历史书籍。

He spends most of his free time pursuing his hobby of photography.
他在大部分空闲时间里从事摄影这一爱好。

Gardening is a relaxing hobby for many people.
园艺是许多人放松的爱好。

She took up knitting as a hobby last year.
她去年开始了编织的爱好。

Hiking is not only a hobby but also a great way to stay healthy.
徒步旅行不仅是一项爱好，还是保持健康的好方法。

Playing the piano has been his hobby since he was a child.
弹钢琴是他从小的爱好。

He discovered a new hobby: bird watching.
他发现了一项新爱好：观鸟。

Traveling is a hobby that allows me to learn about different cultures.
旅行是一个让我了解不同文化的爱好。

Painting is more than just a hobby for her; it’s a way of expressing herself.
对她来说，绘画不仅仅是爱好，更是一种自我表达的方式。

His hobby of woodworking has turned into a small business.
他做木工的爱好已经变成了一项小生意。

短语搭配

Hobby horse (古时的儿童木马上骑玩具)

Pursue a hobby (追求某种爱好)

Hobby club (爱好俱乐部)

Take up a hobby (开始某项爱好)

Have a hobby (有某项爱好)

相关词汇

Hobbyist (n.)：爱好者，指从事某项爱好活动的人。

Hobby shop (n.)：专门卖爱好用品的商店。

小结

"Hobby" 是指人们在闲暇时进行的活动，通常具有娱乐性，帮助人们放松心情。