piddling的意思

piddling

英式音标['pɪdlɪŋ]
美式英标['pɪd(ə)lɪŋ]

基本解释

adj. 琐屑的；无用的；不重要的

v. 撒尿；鬼混（piddle的ing形式）

中文词源

piddling 琐碎的

来自piddle,撒尿。比喻用法。

英文词源

piddling (adj.): "insignificant, trifling," 1550s, past participle adjective from piddle (v.).

实用例句

1. They are arguing over piddling amounts of money.: 他们在为一点小钱争吵。

2. Generally, Scarlett would not have cared whether she received at Melly's piddling parties or not.: 在通常情况下, 思嘉并不在意是否在媚兰举办的家宴上参加接待客人.

3. It's annoying to have to get authorization for spending such piddling amounts of money.: 花这麽一点钱也要去请示,真烦人.

4. I don't want to hear all the piddling little details!: 我不想听那些琐碎的事!

5. It was an effort, though a piddling one.: 虽然微不足道,但这毕竟是一种努力.

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