quibble
UK/'kwibl/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A minor or petty objection or complaint, often based on trivial details.
吹毛求疵，小异议；遁词
v.
To argue or complain about trivial or petty matters.
吹毛求疵，为小事争论
Root Breakdown
Loanwordquibbleother
=quibble
Common Collocations
- 1.minor quibble小小的异议
- 2.petty quibble无谓的挑剔
- 3.[raise a quibble]提出异议
- 4.quibble over details在细节上吹毛求疵
Example Sentences
- 1.
My only quibble with the report is the inconsistent formatting throughout.
- 2.
He raised a quibble about the contract's wording, delaying the signing.
- 3.
Apart from a minor quibble over the price, we were happy with the deal.