| 释义 |
sloth
—sloth /sləʊθ/ aep /sloʊθ/
Ⅰ noun [C] (ANIMAL) ► F0 a mammal that moves slowly and lives in trees: » Sloths live in Central and South America.Thesaurus+: ↑Wild mammals , ↑Humans, apes and monkeys , ↑Felines (cats) , ↑Canines (dogs) , ↑Deer and antelope , ↑Rodents and similar animals , ↑Marine mammals
Ⅱ noun [U] LITERARY (NO EFFORT) ► F0 unwillingness to work or make any effort: » The report criticizes the government's sloth in tackling environmental problems.Thesaurus+: ↑Laziness and lazy people , ↑Avoiding action |