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“petty”的英语定义和含义

01

微不足道的, 琐碎的

having little significance 
petty definition and meaning
贬义
例子
The argument stemmed from a petty disagreement over office supplies. 

这场争论源于对办公用品的琐碎分歧。

02

下级的, 低级的

having a lower rank or position 
贬义
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
关系形容词
不可分级
例子
The petty officer was responsible for overseeing the daily operations on the ship. 

士官负责监督船上的日常运作。

03

小气的, 狭隘的

narrow-minded and focused on trivial matters 
贬义
例子
He was criticized for his petty attitude towards suggestions that could have improved the project. 

他因对那些本可以改善项目的建议持狭隘态度而受到批评。

04

琐碎的, 轻微的

relating to minor or unimportant crimes 
例子
He was arrested for a petty theft. 

他因轻微盗窃被捕。

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