Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #32787
indolent
懒惰的;懈怠的
Habitually lazy or disinclined to work or exert oneself.
- 1.
Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor.
习惯性懒惰、拖延或抗拒体力劳动的。
- 2.
disinclined to work or exertion
懒惰的;不努力的
- 3.
Inducing laziness.
令人懒散的。
- 4.
(of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless
(肿瘤等)愈合或发展缓慢且通常无痛的
- 5.
Causing little or no physical pain; progressing slowly; inactive (of an ulcer, etc.).
(溃疡等)引起轻微或没有疼痛的;进展缓慢的;不活跃的。
- 6.
Healing slowly.
愈合缓慢的。
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。
In use
The indolent employee never finishes his tasks on time.
She was too indolent to study for the exam.
His indolent attitude towards life worries his parents.
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。
He is indolent and rarely does any work.
他懒惰,很少做任何工作。
too indolent to do sth
表示因懒惰而不愿做某事。
Connections
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