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loafers

UK //ˈləʊ.fərz//US //ˈloʊ.fɚz//

词源

源自19世纪英语动词'loaf'(游荡)+后缀'-er',最初指懒散的人,20世纪后因鞋款穿着舒适如闲适状态而得名。

noun

❶ 指一种无鞋带的休闲皮鞋,通常鞋面有装饰性的皮革条带或金属扣,穿着舒适方便。

“He wore brown leather loafers to the casual party.”

(他穿着棕色皮革乐福鞋去参加休闲派对。)

“These suede loafers are perfect for spring outfits.”

(这双麂皮乐福鞋非常适合春季穿搭。)

❶ 俚语中指游手好闲、懒散度日的人,带有贬义色彩。

“Stop being such a loafer and help with the chores!”

(别这么游手好闲了,帮忙做点家务!)

“The neighborhood kids called him the 'park loafer' because he always sat on benches doing nothing.”

(街区的孩子们叫他'公园闲汉',因为他总是坐在长椅上无所事事。)

同义词:slip-ons, idler, slacker, lazybones

常见短语

penny loafers — 特指鞋面有横向皮带和硬币槽装饰的经典乐福鞋款式,源自美国常春藤校园风格。

“His vintage penny loafers were the highlight of the preppy outfit.”

(他那双复古硬币乐福鞋是这套学院风穿搭的亮点。)