leisurely

IPA/ˈleʒəli/
KK[lˈizɚli]IPA/ˈliːʒərli/

leisurely — 形容詞

  • leisurelypositive
  • more leisurelycomparative
  • most leisurelysuperlative

1. carried out in a calm and unhurried way, with time set aside to enjoy the experi

1.形容詞B1
釋義

悠閒的;從容的

不匆忙、放鬆地進行的

carried out in a calm and unhurried way, with time set aside to enjoy the experience rather than rushing through it

例句

Aiko and her dog took a leisurely walk along the beach at sunset.

Aiko 帶著她的狗在日落時沿著海灘悠閒地散步。

collocation: leisurely + walk

The old bookshop had a leisurely atmosphere where customers could browse all afternoon.

那家舊書店的氣氛悠閒,顧客可以翻閱整個下午。

attributive use with abstract noun: leisurely + atmosphere

常見搭配
  • leisurely walk
  • leisurely pace
  • leisurely breakfast
  • leisurely lunch
  • leisurely dinner
  • leisurely drive
  • leisurely afternoon
  • leisurely bike ride
  • leisurely bath
  • leisurely meal
  • leisurely conversation
同義詞
  • unhurried

    more neutral; focuses on lack of speed rather than the feeling of enjoyment

  • relaxed

    broader in use; can describe a person, atmosphere, or activity beyond just pace

  • gentle

    emphasises softness and lack of force, often used with 'pace' or 'slope'

反義詞
  • hurried

    done quickly because there is not enough time

  • rushed

    done in a hurry, often carelessly because of time pressure

文法句型

leisurely + noun

be + leisurely

用法筆記

Most common in attributive position before a noun describing an activity (walk, meal, drive) or the manner of an activity (pace, manner). Predicative use is rarer but possible with impersonal subjects: 'The afternoon was leisurely.'

常見錯誤

He is a leisurely person.
He likes to do things at a leisurely pace.
'leisurely' usually describes activities, not a person's character directly.
They had a lazy walk along the river.
They had a leisurely walk along the river.
'lazy' implies unwillingness to make an effort; 'leisurely' means unhurried and relaxed.

leisurely — 副詞

同根字

常見搭配

常用片語

  • at a leisurely pace
  • in a leisurely manner
  • at one's leisure

介系詞搭配

  • at a leisurely pace