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词汇 pastime
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pastime (n.)

"娱乐,消遣,使时间过得愉快的事物",15世纪晚期, passe tyme "娱乐,消遣,娱乐,运动",来自 pass(v.)+ time(n.)。模仿法语 passe-temps(15世纪),来自 passepasser 的命令形式“通过”+ temps “时间”,来自拉丁语 tempus(参见 temporal)。

The central idea of a pastime is that it is so positively agreeable that it lets time slip by unnoticed: as, to turn work into pastime. Amusement has the double meaning of being kept from ennui and of finding occasion of mirth .... Recreation is that sort of play or agreeable occupation which refreshes the tired person, making him as good as new. Diversion is a stronger word than recreation, representing that which turns one aside from ordinary serious work or thought, and amuses him greatly. [Century Dictionary, 1895]
pastime 的核心思想是它是如此积极愉快,以至于让时间不知不觉地流逝:例如,将工作变成消遣。 Amusement 有两重含义,既可以防止厌倦,也可以找到引起欢笑的机会.... Recreation 是一种玩耍或令人愉快的职业,可以使疲惫的人恢复精神,使他像新的一样。 Diversion 是比 recreation 更强的词,代表着将人从普通的严肃工作或思考中转移开来,并使他非常愉快的事物。[世纪词典,1895]
最早记录年份: late 15c.

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