idler

/ˈaɪdlə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaɪdlər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈī-dᵊl-ər ˈīd-lər/ (ame, mw)

idler — noun

  • idlersingular
  • idlersplural

1. someone who chooses to avoid doing useful tasks, especially at work or school, a

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who chooses to avoid doing useful tasks, especially at work or school, and prefers to waste time instead of making an effort.

例句

The warehouse supervisor warned Deepa that being an idler would cost her the promotion.

predicate use: be + an idler

Emeka's classmates called him an idler because he always found excuses to skip group work.

call + [person] + an idler

同義詞
  • loafer

    more informal; suggests someone who avoids work by pretending to be busy

  • slacker

    informal, especially common in school and workplace settings; implies lack of effort

  • layabout

    British English; describes someone who habitually does no work

反義詞
  • hard worker

    neutral term for someone who puts in consistent effort

文法句型

be + an idler

call + [person] + an idler

用法筆記

Frequently used as a label or accusation rather than a neutral description — calling someone an idler is usually critical.

常見錯誤

❌He is an idler person.
✅He is an idler.' or 'He is an idle person.
💡Idler is a noun; the adjective form is idle.