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leisurely

/ˈliːʒərli/ American
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  • adj. 悠闲的, 从容的
  • adv. 悠闲地, 从容地
Definition
  • adj. relaxed and unhurried
  • adv. in a relaxed and unhurried way
Example
They took a leisurely walk along the beach at sunset.
他们在日落时分沿着海滩悠闲地散步。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: slow and unhurried (adjective).

比较义项:从容不迫、不慌不忙(形容词)。

  • deliberate

    Describes a slow, careful, controlled manner, often of movement or speech, that suggests caution or deliberateness rather than relaxation; commonly used with steps, pace, or voice.

    形容动作或说话缓慢、谨慎、有控制的从容,强调刻意和克制,而非放松;常用来修饰脚步、步伐或语调。

    He crossed the icy pavement with slow, deliberate steps.

    他迈着缓慢而从容的脚步走过结冰的人行道。

  • leisurely 本词

    Describes an unhurried pace taken for comfort, relaxation or enjoyment, with no sense of urgency or control; typically used with walks, meals, mornings, or other relaxed activities.

    形容为了舒适、放松或享受而放慢节奏的从容,没有紧迫感,也不强调克制;常用来修饰散步、用餐、早晨等休闲活动。

    They took a leisurely walk along the beach at sunset.

    他们在日落时沿着海滩悠闲地散步。

Both words describe something slow and unhurried. Deliberate describes a careful, controlled manner, of movement or speech, suggesting caution (not its other sense, done on purpose or planned). Leisurely describes an unhurried pace taken for comfort or enjoyment, with no sense of caution, just relaxation.

这两个词在“从容不迫”这一义项上意思相近,但语气不同:deliberate强调动作或语调缓慢而有控制,带着谨慎、刻意的意味;leisurely则强调因放松、享受而不慌不忙,语气更轻松惬意。这里不比较deliberate表示“经过深思熟虑的、故意的”这一义项。