a person who is not willing to work, does not behave in a responsible way, and does not fit into ordinary society

He's a real deadbeat who's never had a proper job. 他真是游手好闲，从来没有干过一份正经的工作。

[ as form of address ] Come off it, deadbeat, you're never going to get anywhere. 别说了，懒鬼，你永远也不会有什么出息。

a person or company that is not willing to pay debts or accept responsibility

not willing to pay debts or accept responsibilities

The new law is aimed at deadbeat landlords who owe $22 million. 这部新法律针对的是那些欠下2200万美元却赖着不还的土地所有者。