sloth

US /slɑːθ/
UK /slɑːθ/
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1.

树懒

a slow-moving tropical American mammal that hangs upside down from the branches of trees, feeding on leaves, buds, and fruit. It has long claws and a short snout.

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The sloth moved so slowly, it was hard to tell if it was even alive.
这只树懒移动得如此缓慢,以至于很难判断它是否还活着。
Sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down.
树懒一生中大部分时间都倒挂着。
2.

懒惰, 怠惰

reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.

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His sloth prevented him from finishing the project on time.
他的懒惰使他未能按时完成项目。
The sin of sloth is often associated with spiritual apathy.
怠惰的罪通常与精神上的冷漠有关。