piddling

• 形容某事物数量极少、微不足道或毫无价值。

Describes something that is small, trivial, or insignificant in amount or value.

1. Trivial or insignificantC1informal

   Very small, unimportant, or of little value.

   琐碎的

   • He was annoyed by the piddling amount of his raise.
   • They argued over a piddling sum of money.
   • Don't waste time on such piddling details.

   同义词inconsequentialinsignificantmeagerminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   反义词bigconsiderableenormousgreathugeimportantlargemajorsignificantsubstantial

• 动词，指小便，也指浪费时间、无所事事或做无聊琐事。

A verb meaning to urinate, or to waste time or act in a trivial, unproductive manner.

1. Waste time idlyB2informal

   To spend time in a trivial, unproductive, or inefficient manner.

   磨洋工

   • Stop piddling around and get to work.
   • He spent the afternoon piddling with his old radio.
   • She piddled away the morning doing nothing important.

   同义词dawdlefritteridleloiterlollygagtrifle

   反义词applyhustlelaborstrivetoilwork

2. UrinateB1informal

   To pass urine; a childish or informal term for urinating.

   尿尿

   • The toddler said he needed to piddle.
   • The dog piddled on the lawn.
   • He excused himself to go piddle.

   同义词peepee-peetinkleweeweewee

短语动词变体piddle away