avocation

n. 副业, 嗜好 [法] 法院之间诉讼的转移, 职业, 本职

发音

UK /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/
AU
US /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/
US /ævəˈkeɪʃən/

词形变化

avocations 复数 avocations

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A calling away; a diversion.

    娱乐

    可数 废旧 不可数
  2. 2.

    A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.

    爱好

    兴趣

    可数 不可数

    Gardening is a wholesome avocation that encourages appreciation for nature and concern for the preservation and enhancement of our environment.

  3. 3.

    That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.

    可数 不可数
  4. 4.

    Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

    可数 不可数

    November 1, 1711, William King, Letter to Jonathan Swift I have several things on the anvil, and near finished, that perhaps might be useful, if published: but the continual avocation by business, the impositions on me by impertinent visits, and the uneasiness of writing, which grows more intolerable to me every day, I doubt, will prevent my going any farther.

  5. 5.

    The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.

    可数 不可数

词汇关系

名词

同义词 4

hobby pursuit sideline byline

上位词 3

interest pursuit pastime

下位词 2

spelaeology speleology

词源

From Latin āvocātiō (“a distraction”), from āvocō (“to call off, distract”).

来源：wiktionary