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trifle
n
1 [C] thing, question or activity that has little value or importance 无多大价值或重要性的事物、 问题或活动
I bought a few trifles as souvenirs. 我买了些零碎的纪念品.
It´s silly to quarrel over trifles. 为鸡毛蒜皮的小事争吵真不值得.
He spends all his time on crosswords and other trifles. 他把所有的时间都用在做纵横填字游戏和其他无聊的活动上.
2 [C] small amount of money 少量的钱
It cost a mere trifle. 值不了多少钱.
3 [C, U] sweet dish made of sponge-cake and sometimes fruit, usu soaked in wine or jelly, and topped with custard and cream 松糕点心（用蛋糕做成的甜食, 有时带水果, 通常浸於酒中或果冻中, 上浇蛋奶沙司和奶油）.
4 (idm 习语) a trifle slightly; rather 稍微; 有点儿
This dress is a trifle short. 这件连衣裙稍短了点.
Isn´t the meat a trifle tough? 这肉有点老吧?
Try turning the key a trifle (more). 你试试把钥匙再（多）转一点儿. trifle, v [Ipr]
~ with sb/sth treat sb/sth lightly or casually; toy with sb/sth 轻视或随便对待某人[某事物]; 心不在焉地考虑或处理某人[某事物]
He´s not a man to be trifled with, ie He must be treated with respect.他这人可小看不得.
(fml 文) Its wrong of you to trifle with her affections, ie make her think you love her when you don´t. 你玩弄她的感情是不对的.
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