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leisure

/ˈliːʒər/
English Definition
n. free time, relaxation
中文释义
空闲,休闲时间
Example Sentence

During leisure hours, many residents of the coastal town enjoy sailing, while others prefer reading in quiet parks.

在休闲时间,沿海小镇的许多居民喜欢航海,而其他人则更喜欢在安静的公园里阅读。

Synonyms
free time relaxation rest
Antonyms
work labor
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “leisure”?

  1. A Free time, relaxation
  2. B Place where one lives
  3. C The state of being poor
  4. D A person or thing that takes the place of another
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A — Free time, relaxation. “leisure” means free time, relaxation.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “free time, relaxation”?

  1. A residence
  2. B leisure
  3. C replacement
  4. D poverty
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B — leisure. “leisure” means free time, relaxation.

Common questions about “leisure”

What does “leisure” mean?

leisure — free time, relaxation. In Chinese: 空闲,休闲时间.

How do you pronounce “leisure”?

leisure is pronounced /ˈliːʒər/.

How is “leisure” used in a sentence?

During leisure hours, many residents of the coastal town enjoy sailing, while others prefer reading in quiet parks. (在休闲时间,沿海小镇的许多居民喜欢航海,而其他人则更喜欢在安静的公园里阅读。)

What are synonyms for “leisure”?

free time, relaxation, rest — all close in meaning to leisure (free time, relaxation).

What is the opposite of “leisure”?

work, labor — each the opposite of leisure (free time, relaxation).

Is “leisure” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. leisure is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “leisure”?

leisure(free time)

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