What does "potter about" mean?

To do small tasks leisurely To occupy oneself with minor activities.

How do you use "potter about" in a sentence?

She potters about in the garden. He pottered about the house. I like to potter about on weekends.

Phrasal Verb British ★★★☆☆ Moderate informal

含义: To do small tasks leisurely

悠闲地做些小事

Hacer cosillas tranquilamente

のんびり細々としたことをする

느긋하게 이것저것 하다

To occupy oneself with minor activities.

做些无关紧要的小事来打发时间。

Entretenerse con actividades menores.

ちょっとした作業でのんびり過ごすこと。

소소한 일들을 하며 여유롭게 시간을 보내다.

Base verb: potter

Particle: about

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

She potters about in the garden.
她在花园里悠闲地忙活着
Anda trasteando por el jardín
彼女は庭でのんびり作業している
그녀는 정원에서 느긋하게 일하고 있다
He pottered about the house.
他在家里东忙西忙
Anduvo trasteando por la casa
彼は家の中でぶらぶら過ごした
그는 집 안에서 어슬렁거리며 시간을 보냈다
I like to potter about on weekends.
我周末喜欢慢悠悠地做些小事
Me gusta trastear los fines de semana
週末はのんびりいろいろするのが好きだ
주말에는 느긋하게 이것저것 하는 게 좋다

语境: leisurely, relaxed, British

语气: gentle

British expression for leisurely activity.

Era: Modern

Generation: Older

Social background: Universal