1. She enjoys several avocations, including painting and gardening.
她喜欢几项业余爱好，包括绘画和园艺。

2. Writing poetry is more than a hobby; it is one of his main avocations.
写诗不仅是他的爱好，也是他主要的业余活动之一。

A: What are your avocations besides work?
A：除了工作，你的业余爱好是什么？

B: I have a few avocations, like playing chess and hiking.
B：我有几个业余爱好，比如下棋和徒步旅行。

1) 业余兴趣或嗜好

2) 非职业性的活动

3) 娱乐和休闲的消遣

1. 人们在空闲时间从事的兴趣活动或嗜好。

e.g. He has many avocations that keep him busy on weekends.
他有很多业余爱好，让他周末很充实。

noun

1. A hobby or minor occupation that someone engages in for enjoyment rather than as a main career.

Synonym: hobby, pastime, pursuit