picayune
US /ˌpɪk.əˈjuːn/
UK /ˌpɪk.əˈjuːn/
形容词
琐碎的, 微不足道的
of little value or importance; paltry
示例:
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He was always complaining about picayune details.
他总是抱怨那些琐碎的细节。
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The argument was over a picayune sum of money.
争论是为了微不足道的一笔钱。
同义词:
名词
小钱, 小硬币
a former coin of small value, especially a Spanish half real
示例:
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He wouldn't spend a single picayune on luxuries.
他不会在奢侈品上花一分钱。
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The old man said it wasn't worth a picayune.
老人说这不值一文。