trifling

• 形容词，形容某事物价值、重要性或意义很小；微不足道的、琐碎的或渺小的。

An old-fashioned adjective describing something of little value, importance, or significance; trivial or petty.

1. Unimportant or trivialB2formal

   Of little value, significance, or importance; not worth serious consideration.

   微不足道的

   • He dismissed the complaint as a trifling matter.
   • The cost of the repair was trifling compared to the value of the house.
   • She paid a trifling amount for the antique vase.

   同义词foolishfrivolousidleinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettyslightsmalltrivialunimportantworthless

   反义词consequentialcriticalessentialimportantmajormomentoussignificantsubstantialvitalweighty

2. Frivolous or shallowC1formal

   Lacking seriousness or depth; given to trivial or idle behavior.

   轻浮的

   • His trifling attitude annoyed his more serious colleagues.
   • She was tired of his trifling conversations about celebrities.
   • The novel was criticized for its trifling plot.

   同义词emptyflightyfrivolousidlepaltrypettyshallowsillysuperficialthoughtlesstrivialvacuous

   反义词earnestgraveprofoundseriousweighty

• 指故意浪费时间、无所事事或做无关紧要的事以拖延或消磨时间的名词。

A noun referring to the deliberate act of delaying or wasting time by playing or engaging in unimportant activities instead of working.

不可数

1. Wasting timeC1formal

   The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working.

   虚度光阴

   • His constant trifling with his duties led to his dismissal.
   • She was accused of trifling when she should have been studying.
   • The manager warned him about his trifling during work hours.

   同义词dalliancedawdlingidling

   反义词applicationdiligenceindustry

• 动词，表示对某人或某事不认真、不尊重或不重视；也可指玩弄、戏耍、虚度光阴。

A verb used to indicate the act of treating something or someone without seriousness, respect, or proper attention; to toy or play with.

1. Waste time idlyB2formal

   To spend time in a wasteful or inefficient manner, often doing unimportant things.

   虚度光阴

   • He trifled away the entire afternoon playing video games.
   • She trifled with her work instead of focusing on the deadline.
   • Stop trifling and get to the point.

   同义词dallydawdleidleloiterlollygagloungepotterputter

   反义词applylaborstrivetoilwork

2. Act frivolouslyB2formal

   To behave in a light-hearted, unserious, or playful manner.

   轻浮行事

   • They trifled with the rules, not realizing the consequences.
   • He trifled with her affections, never taking the relationship seriously.
   • The court warned him not to trifle with the law.

   同义词cavortdallyfiddlefool aroundfroliclarkplayplay aroundtoy

   反义词laborstrivetoilwork

3. Consider not very seriouslyB2formal

   To treat something as unimportant or insignificant.

   不重视

   • She trifled with the idea of moving abroad but never committed.
   • He trifled with the proposal, dismissing it without proper thought.
   • Don't trifle with matters of health and safety.

   同义词belittledismissdisregardminimizeplay downshrug offslighttrivializeunderestimate

   反义词appreciatehonorregardrespectvalue

短语动词变体trifle away