Cavil
EN→ZH
What Does Cavil Mean?
- 挑剔
- 诡辩
- 细枝末节的争论
Cavil Pronunciation
/ˈkæv.əl/
Cavil Definition
noun
Definition
A trivial or minor objection.
In ZH
微不足道或次要的反对意见。
How to Use Cavil in a Sentence
- His only cavil was about the cost of the project.
- She dismissed his cavils as unimportant.
- There was no point in discussing such a cavil.
- The lawyer anticipated several cavils from the opposing counsel.
- Cavils about the rules shouldn't derail the entire discussion.
verb
Definition
To raise trivial or petty objections.
In ZH
提出琐碎或小的反对意见。
How to Use Cavil in a Sentence
- They often caviled at the committee's decisions.
- It’s common to cavil in heated debates.
- She tends to cavil rather than offer constructive criticism.
- He likes to cavil about the details instead of focusing on the bigger picture.
- Don’t cavil over minor issues when there are more significant concerns.