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源自古英语'slǣwth',意为'懒惰',与'slow'同源。指动物的含义始于17世纪,因其缓慢的动作而得名。
❶ 指一种行动缓慢的树栖哺乳动物,主要生活在美洲热带地区,以树叶为食,大部分时间倒挂在树上。
“The sloth moves so slowly that algae grows on its fur.”
(树懒行动非常缓慢,以至于藻类能在它的毛发上生长。)
“We saw a three-toed sloth sleeping in the rainforest.”
(我们在雨林里看到一只三趾树懒在睡觉。)
❶ 指懒惰、怠惰的状态或性格特征,形容人不愿行动或工作的习性。
“His sloth prevented him from finishing the project on time.”
(他的懒惰使他未能按时完成项目。)
“She overcame her sloth and started exercising regularly.”
(她克服了懒惰,开始定期锻炼。)
slothful behavior — 指表现出懒惰或缺乏动力的行为方式。
“His slothful behavior caused him to miss many opportunities.”
(他懒惰的行为使他错过了很多机会。)