loafer
loafer — noun
- loafersingular
- loafersplural
1. A flat, soft shoe, usually made of leather, that you can wear without laces or a
A flat, soft shoe, usually made of leather, that you can wear without laces or any other fastening — you simply slide your foot straight in.
Mateo wore his new brown loafers to the job interview and found them very comfortable.
collocation: brown loafers / leather loafers
These leather loafers go well with both jeans and formal trousers.
plural: loafers + go well with [clothing]
The shop on Park Avenue sells loafers in black, brown, and dark blue.
Nila chose loafers because they are easy to slip on before leaving the house.
- slip-on shoe
a broader category that includes loafers and other laceless shoes
- moccasin
a similar soft shoe, often with a stitched seam at the front, originally Native American design
- lace-up shoe
a shoe that requires tying laces to fasten it
- boot
a shoe that covers the ankle or more of the leg
用法筆記
Loafers are a type of casual or smart-casual shoe. They are different from trainers, boots, or formal lace-up shoes.
常見錯誤
2. A person who chooses not to do any work and instead spends time relaxing or doin
A person who chooses not to do any work and instead spends time relaxing or doing nothing useful.
Salma called her brother a loafer for watching TV instead of looking for work.
collocation: lazy loafer
That café is full of loafers who sit for hours without ordering anything.
plural: full of loafers
Min's grandfather told him that loafers never earn the respect of hardworking people.
Kian decided to stop being a loafer and began applying for jobs every week.
- hard worker
someone who puts effort into their work
- go-getter
informal; an ambitious person who works hard to succeed
用法筆記
This sense is always negative and disapproving. Calling someone a 'loafer' expresses stronger criticism than calling them 'lazy' — it suggests they are actively avoiding work that they should be doing.