"sloth" in Chinese (Simplified)
懒惰树懒 (动物)
Definition
“树懒”是一种动作缓慢、生活在树上的动物,也指极度懒惰、不愿工作的人或者性格。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
‘懒惰’通常指人的性格或态度,‘树懒’指动物。在日常口语描述人时多用‘懒’,‘懒惰’更正式或书面。
Examples
A sloth moves very slowly in the trees.
**树懒**在树上动作很慢。
He was punished for his sloth during class.
他因为上课时的**懒惰**被惩罚了。
The zoo has a new baby sloth.
动物园有一只新生的**树懒**。
I admire the peaceful life of a sloth—no rush, just relaxing in the trees.
我很羡慕**树懒**平静的生活——不急不躁,只是在树上休息。
Too much sloth won't help you achieve your goals.
过度的**懒惰**不会帮你实现目标。
People often confuse sloth with simply needing rest, but they're not the same.
人们常常把**懒惰**和需要休息混淆,其实并不一样。