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)
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