petty
Disapproving
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。
Let 's not waste time on petty grievances and focus on the bigger picture.
我们不要在琐碎的不满上浪费时间，要着眼于大局。
Disapproving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。
Despite his petty rank, he still contributed valuable insights to the team.
尽管他的职位低微，他仍然为团队贡献了宝贵的见解。
03
小气的, 狭隘的
narrow-minded and focused on trivial matters
Disapproving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。
Her petty jealousy over her friend's success made her unable to appreciate the achievement.
她对朋友成功的小心眼嫉妒使她无法欣赏这一成就。
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。
The city has a problem with petty criminals.
这个城市有轻微罪犯的问题。
词汇树
pettily
pettiness
petty
