Quibble
01
吹毛求疵的反对, 琐碎的批评
a trivial objection or criticism raised over an inconsequential detail
例子
She had a quibble about the meeting time, even though everyone else found it convenient.
她对会议时间有一个吹毛求疵的异议，尽管其他所有人都觉得方便。
02
诡辩, 狡辩
an instance of using precise phrasing in a contract, rule, or law to bypass its spirit or purpose
例子
A classic courtroom drama hinges on a quibble over whether a signature must be ink or electronic.
一部经典的法庭剧取决于关于签名必须是墨水还是电子的咬文嚼字。
to quibble
01
为琐事争吵, 抱怨小事
to argue over unimportant things or to complain about them
例子
They spent hours quibbling over the wording of the contract, delaying its completion.
他们花了好几个小时在合同的措辞上吹毛求疵，延误了合同的完成。
