trifle
UK/'traifl/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
v.
To treat something as unimportant; to behave or speak without seriousness
轻视，不认真对待；开玩笑，玩弄
n.
Something of little value or importance; a British dessert of custard, fruit, sponge cake, and cream
琐事，小事；（英式甜点）乳脂松糕
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtrifleother
=trifle
Common Collocations
- 1.trifle with someone玩弄某人
- 2.not to be trifled with不可轻视
- 3.[trifle with an idea]对某想法漫不经心
- 4.trifle with affections玩弄感情
Example Sentences
- 1.
You should not trifle with someone's feelings just to amuse yourself.
- 2.
He is not a man to be trifled with — he means every word he says.
- 3.
She trifled with the idea for a while but never committed to it.