trifling
UK/'traifliŋ/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Of little importance or value; trivial; frivolous
微不足道的，无关紧要的；轻浮的
n.
Frivolous or idle behaviour; wasting time on unimportant things
轻浮行为，玩忽，虚度光阴
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtriflestem
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=trifling
Common Collocations
- 1.trifling matter琐碎小事
- 2.trifling sum微不足道的金额
- 3.trifling detail细枝末节
- 4.[trifling concern]无关紧要的顾虑
Example Sentences
- 1.
Don't waste your energy on such trifling matters when bigger issues need attention.
- 2.
The difference in cost was trifling compared to the quality improvement.