The rest of the day was entirely at his disposal for reading and recreation.当天剩余时间完全由他支配,看看书,消遣消遣。
My only recreations are drinking beer and working in the garden.我仅有的消遣方式就是喝啤酒和在花园里种花草。

recreation, hobby, pastime
参见hobby条。

［同义词］   amusement, entertainment
［词源］＜中古英语recreacioun(消遣)