在英语中,主业可以翻译为"primary occupation"或"main occupation",副业可以翻译为"secondary occupation"或"side occupation"。

这些词都源自拉丁语,"primary"来自拉丁语的"primarius",意思是"首要的","secondary"来自拉丁语的"secundarius",意思是"次要的"。"Occupation"来自拉丁语的"occupatio",意思是"占有"或"从事"。

下面是一些例句:

His primary occupation is as a teacher, but he also works part-time as a bartender. 他的主要职业是教师,但他也做兼职酒保。
She works as a nurse during the day, and runs a small bakery as a secondary occupation in the evenings. 她白天做护士,晚上做小面包店老板作为副业。
Many people have turned to selpng handmade crafts on Etsy as a side occupation during the pandemic. 在大流行期间,许多人都开始在Etsy上卖手工制品作为副业。