He spent the afternoon reading classic literature.

他下午花时间阅读经典文学作品。

She spent a languorous afternoon reading by the pool.

她度过了一个慵懒的下午，在泳池边看书。

She spent the afternoon reading a book in the parlour.

她在客厅里度过了一个下午，读了一本书。

She spent the afternoon reading sonnets in the garden.

她在花园里度过了一个下午，阅读十四行诗。

He spent the afternoon reading a volume of classic literature.

他下午都在读一本经典文学书籍。

He spent the afternoon reading a book while sitting on the swings.

他整个下午都坐在秋千上看书。