单词 | rest and recreation |
释义 | > as lemmasrest and recreation P13. rest and recreation: time reserved for rest or leisure, spec. leave taken from employment for this purpose; free time; relaxation, fun. Cf. R and R n. ΚΠ 1586 L. Daneau True & Christian Friendshippe i. sig. D8v It was deuised for man, to refresh his decayed strength and to reuiue his wearied sprightes, and also by this kind of rest and recreation to preserue his bodie in health and soundnes. 1645 J. Ussher Body of Divinitie 248 Though servants had never so much rest and recreation upon other dayes, yet they ought to rest upon this day [sc. the Sabbath] in that regard. 1701 R. Wake Rationale upon Some Texts Script. 39 Human Nature requires relaxations and intermissions in point of Duty. Nature demands 'em, as we may observe from its propensity to intervals of Rest and Recreation. 1850 N. Brit. Rev. Aug. 194/1 Rest and recreation, properly applied, will do much to counteract the destroying influences of spasmodic labour at unseasonable hours. 1906 Amer. Jrnl. Nursing 6 598 When only one nurse is employed on a case she cannot secure a reasonable amount of rest and recreation. 1940 Manch. Guardian 26 Apr. 2/5 Particular resorts are ready for early holidaymakers, ready to entertain them, give them rest and recreation, and the best of service. 2001 Analog Sept. 14/1 He seldom emerged from his headquarters aerie except when he was vacationing at the inhabited island paradise that headquarters personnel used for rest and recreation. < as lemmas |
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