lounger
lounger — 名詞
- loungersingular
- loungersplural
1. a long chair with an adjustable back, placed outdoors so that people can rest in
躺椅
可調整靠背的戶外休閒椅
a long chair with an adjustable back, placed outdoors so that people can rest in a comfortable position while relaxing in warm weather
Amira fell asleep on the lounger by the hotel pool after a long morning swim.
Amira 在飯店泳池邊的躺椅上睡著了，她游了一整個早上。
collocation: lounger by the pool / on the lounger
The garden centre had a sale on wooden loungers with thick padded cushions.
那間園藝中心正在促銷附有厚軟墊的木製躺椅。
Omar moved his lounger into the shade and opened a book under a tree.
Omar 把躺椅移到樹蔭下，在一棵樹下翻開一本書。
A row of bright blue loungers lined the deck behind the beachfront cafe.
一排亮藍色的躺椅整齊地排在沙灘咖啡館後方的露臺上。
We bought two foldable loungers so we could take them on camping trips.
我們買了兩張可折疊躺椅，這樣露營時就可以帶著走。
- deck chair
a folding chair with a fabric seat, typically used outdoors; lighter and more portable than a lounger
- sun lounger
the most common term for a lounger used outdoors, especially by pools or on beaches
- chaise longue
a longer chair that supports the legs, often used indoors; a more formal or stylish term
用法筆記
Often modified by location (pool lounger, garden lounger, beach lounger) or material (wooden lounger, canvas lounger).
常見錯誤
2. a person who spends a lot of time relaxing, doing nothing useful, or avoiding wo
懶散的人
浪費時間、不做事的人
a person who spends a lot of time relaxing, doing nothing useful, or avoiding work
Iris called her brother a lounger because he played video games all summer.
Iris 說她弟弟是個懶散的人，因為他整個夏天都在打電動。
informal, often used as criticism
The café was full of loungers nursing a single cup of coffee for hours.
那間咖啡廳坐滿了閒混的人，一杯咖啡就能坐上好幾個小時。
Caio opened his laptop on a bench so he would not look like a lounger.
Caio 在長椅上打開筆電，以免被當作閒混的人。
Bao's grandfather hated loungers and expected everyone to help with farm chores.
Bao 的祖父討厭懶散的人，他期望每個人都幫忙做農場雜務。
The manager warned the team that loungers would not keep their jobs for long.
經理警告團隊，懶散的人在這份工作上待不久。
- hard worker
someone who puts in effort and is productive
用法筆記
Almost always used negatively or playfully. Describes someone seen as wasting time rather than being productive.
常見錯誤
3. a piece of clothing or an item of furniture people use when they want to feel co
休閒用品
舒適居家或度假用的衣物或傢俱
a piece of clothing or an item of furniture people use when they want to feel comfortable and relaxed, especially at home or on holiday
The store sold cotton lounger robes in soft pastel colours for relaxing at home.
那間店鋪販售柔和粉彩色的棉質居家袍，適合在家放鬆時穿。
common collocation: lounger robe
Mei bought a grey lounger set with a loose shirt and trousers for long flights.
Mei 買了一套灰色休閒服，搭配寬鬆的上衣和長褲，適合長途飛行時穿。
Ishaan picked a leather lounger chair for his study with a footrest and deep cushions.
Ishaan 為他的書房挑了一張皮革休閒椅，附有腳凳和厚坐墊。
The boutique offered linen lounger pants in beige, perfect for lazy Sunday mornings indoors.
那間精品店販售米色亞麻休閒長褲，非常適合週日早上在家裡懶散度過。
- loungewear
refers specifically to comfortable clothing for relaxing at home; broader category than a lounger item
- leisure chair
a chair designed for comfort and relaxation, similar to a lounger but less specific
用法筆記
This sense is most productive in compound noun phrases such as 'lounger robe', 'lounger chair', 'lounger furniture', and 'lounger set'. The 'lounger' element signals comfort and a relaxed, informal purpose.