1727, "muddy," from slop (n.1) + -y (2). Meaning "loose, ill-fitting, slovenly" is first recorded 1825, influenced by slop (n.2). Related: Sloppily; sloppiness. Sloppy Joe was originally "loose-fitting sweater worn by girls" (1942); as a name for a kind of spiced hamburger, it is attested from 1961.
雙語例句
1. It's ideal for people who like a sloppy movie.
對于喜歡傷感電影的人來說，這部影片再合適不過了。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He has little patience for sloppy work from colleagues.
他對同事們草草敷衍的工作鮮有耐心。
來自柯林斯例句
3. His language is disjointed and sloppy.
他的語言支離破碎，混亂不堪。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Your work is sloppy.
你的工作做得不認(rèn)真。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
5. If you do such sloppy work again, I promise I'll fail you.