idleness
/ˈaɪdəlnəs/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6941 in the learning path
无所事事；懒散
Definitions
n. The state of not working or doing anything.
无所事事；懒散
Example
After weeks of idleness, I finally cleaned the garage.
闲了几个星期后，我终于打扫了车库。
Long periods of enforced idleness during unemployment can damage confidence and make returning to work more difficult.
失业期间长期被迫无事可做，会损害自信，使重返职场变得更加困难。
Collocations
- enforced idleness
- a life of idleness
- sheer idleness
Word family
- idle (adj.)
- idle (v.)
- idly (adv.)
Synonyms
- inactivity
- laziness
Antonyms
- activity
- industry
Usage tip
不可数；既可指懒散，也可指被迫闲着。
FAQ
- What does idleness mean?
- The state of not working or doing anything.
- How is idleness pronounced?
- UK /ˈaɪdəlnəs/, US /ˈaɪdəlnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
