piddling

英 ['pɪd(ə)lɪŋ] 美 ['pɪdlɪŋ]
  • adj. 琐屑的；无用的；不重要的
  • v. 撒尿；鬼混（piddle的ing形式）
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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.).

双语例句

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

来自辞典例句

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.

来自飘（部分）

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.

来自辞典例句

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

来自互联网

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

来自互联网