fussily

• 副词，表示以过分关注细枝末节或无关紧要的小事的方式，或指神经质、焦躁、爱挑剔的态度。形容行为忙乱、拘泥细节，常含对他人做事方式不满或烦躁之意。

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows excessive concern about small, often unimportant details" or "in a nervous, agitated, or overly particular manner." It describes behavior characterized by fussiness, often implying annoyance or irritation in the way someone handles minor matters.

1. In an excessively particular or finicky mannerB2informal

   Showing great attention to small, often unimportant details, especially in an annoying or overly concerned way.

   过分挑剔地

   • She arranged the flowers fussily, moving each stem a few millimeters.
   • He fussily adjusted his tie three times before leaving the house.
   • The decorator fussily insisted on exactly the right shade of beige for the walls.

   同义词fastidiouslypunctiliously

   反义词carelesslycasuallylooselysloppily

2. In a nervous or irritable mannerB2informal

   Behaving in an agitated, restless, or overly worried way.

   烦躁地

   • The baby fussed fussily, refusing to sleep.
   • She walked fussily around the room, checking her watch.
   • He responded fussily to every minor delay.

   同义词anxiouslyfretfullyirritablynervouslypeevishlyrestlesslytestily

   反义词calmlyplacidlyserenely

3. With excessive ornamentation or decorationC1formal

   Describing something that is overly detailed or elaborately decorated, often in an impractical way.

   花哨地

   • The dress was fussily embroidered with lace and pearls.
   • Victorian interiors were often fussily cluttered with ornaments.
   • The menu was fussily written with tiny fonts and swirls.

   同义词elaboratelyfloridlyornately

   反义词minimallyplainlysimplysparingly