trifle
US /ˈtraɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈtraɪ.fəl/
名词
1.
琐事, 小事
a thing of little importance or value
示例:
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Don't worry about such trifles.
别为这些琐事烦恼。
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It was a mere trifle, easily forgotten.
那只是件小事，很容易被遗忘。
2.
松糕
a cold dessert of sponge cake or bread soaked in sherry or other alcohol, with layers of custard, fruit, and cream
示例:
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For dessert, we had a delicious berry trifle.
甜点我们吃了美味的浆果松糕。
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The traditional English trifle is often served at Christmas.
传统的英式松糕常在圣诞节供应。
动词
1.
玩弄, 轻视
treat (someone or something) without seriousness or respect
示例:
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Don't trifle with my feelings.
别玩弄我的感情。
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He was accused of trifling with company funds.
他被指控玩忽职守，滥用公司资金。
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