petty
US /ˈpet̬.i/
UK /ˈpet̬.i/
1.
瑣碎的, 不重要的
of little importance; trivial
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Don't bother me with your petty complaints.
別用你那些瑣碎的抱怨來煩我。
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The argument was over a petty sum of money.
爭論是為了一點點錢。
2.
小氣的, 心胸狹窄的
of a person or their behavior) characterized by an undue concern with trivial matters, especially in a malicious or spiteful way
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He's so petty, always complaining about minor things.
他真是太小氣了，老是抱怨些小事。
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Her petty jealousy ruined the evening.
她小氣的嫉妒心毀了整個晚上。