好词典
hobby
UK //ˈhɒbi//US //ˈhɑːbi//
词源
源自中古英语 hoby（小马），可能因儿童骑木马玩耍的联想演变为现代含义。
noun
❶ 指个人在闲暇时为了放松或乐趣而从事的活动，通常与职业无关，如集邮、园艺等。
“Reading is my favorite hobby when I have free time.”
（阅读是我有空时最喜欢的爱好。）
“She took up painting as a hobby after retirement.”
（退休后她开始把绘画当作爱好。）
同义词:pastime, interest, pursuit
常见短语
hobby horse — 字面指儿童玩具木马，引申为某人反复谈论的固定话题或执念。
“Don't mention politics—it's his hobby horse and he'll talk for hours.”
（别提政治，这是他的老话题，一说起来能讲好几个小时。）