Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #32787
indolent
懒惰的;懈怠的
核心释义
Habitually lazy or disinclined to work or exert oneself.
- 1.
习惯性懒惰、拖延或抗拒体力劳动的。
Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor.
- 2.
懒惰的;不努力的
disinclined to work or exertion
- 3.
令人懒散的。
Inducing laziness.
- 4.
(肿瘤等)愈合或发展缓慢且通常无痛的
(of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless
- 5.
(溃疡等)引起轻微或没有疼痛的;进展缓慢的;不活跃的。
Causing little or no physical pain; progressing slowly; inactive (of an ulcer, etc.).
- 6.
愈合缓慢的。
Healing slowly.
生长或愈合缓慢的;无痛的;使人懒散的;令人怠惰的;习惯性懒惰、拖延或抗拒体力劳动的。;懒惰的;不努力的;令人懒散的。
用法In use
The indolent employee never finishes his tasks on time.
用法提示:形容词修饰employee,表示懒惰的。
She was too indolent to study for the exam.
用法提示:形容词作表语,与be动词连用,说明主语的特征。
His indolent attitude towards life worries his parents.
用法提示:形容词修饰attitude,表示懒惰的。
an indolent hanger-on
an indolent ulcer
leprosy is an indolent infectious disease
be indolent
最常用作表语,描述人的惰性。
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