单词	idlers
释义	idler noun ˈī-dᵊl-ər  ˈīd-lər plural idlers 1 : one who spends time idly : an idle, inactive, or lazy person The idlers in O'Toole's and in the candy store would crowd outside, leaving their beers and chocolate malteds behind. Stephen King There he assumed the role of society playboy, swell dancer, ready wit and all-around idler, all the while continuing a nearly secret life as a dedicated painter. Frank Getlein "He has never done anything—he is a selfish idler." Henry James For this was the regime that was supposed to turn idlers, spongers, beggars and assorted ne'er-do-wells into industrious responsible members of society. Simon Schama 2 a : idler pulley This new design eliminates idlers and all the maintenance issues associated with the traditional conveyor design. Biomass Magazine b : idler wheel Some manufacturers use larger drive wheels with smaller idlers that are free to turn on their own axes. Harry H. Poole Word History First Known Use 1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing idler idler wheel idler pulley idler wheel idler pulley idlers noun plural of idler as in sluggards a lazy person the hot weather turned us into a bunch of idlers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sluggards layabouts loafers snails slugs deadbeats lazybones bums drones delayers slouches lotus-eaters dawdlers shirkers lingerers stragglers loiterers crawlers slugabeds couch potatoes creepers good-for-nothings laggards slowpokes do-nothings putterers clock-watchers procrastinators slackers malingerers stick-in-the-muds lollers goldbricks saunterers dalliers ne'er-do-wells loungers dropouts quitters Antonyms & Near Antonyms doers hustlers comers hummers achievers highflyers go-getters highfliers self-starters go-aheads powerhouses live wires See More
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