/ˈdedˌbiːt/ n.1.(shiftless person)懒散的人；得过且过的人
They looked like a bunch of deadbeats, but they actually worked well together as a team.他们看起来像一群懒虫, 但实际上组队工作表现良好。
He hired a couple of deadbeats and then acted surprised when they didn't get the job done.他雇了几个懒家伙, 当他们没能干完活儿时, 他却假装颇感意外。
2.<美,非正式>(person who avoids responsibility)推卸责任者；游手好闲的人；赖账者
3.(in clock)(摆钟的)直进式擒纵装置