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.
双语例句
1. It's ideal for people who like a sloppy movie.
对于喜欢伤感电影的人来说，这部影片再合适不过了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He has little patience for sloppy work from colleagues.
他对同事们草草敷衍的工作鲜有耐心。
来自柯林斯例句
3. His language is disjointed and sloppy.
他的语言支离破碎，混乱不堪。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Your work is sloppy.
你的工作做得不认真。
来自《权威词典》
5. If you do such sloppy work again, I promise I'll fail you.
