Cavil

ENZH

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.