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bickering

UK //ˈbɪk.ər.ɪŋ//US //ˈbɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'bikeren',可能源自低地德语 'bickern'(争吵),与荷兰语 'bikkelen'(争吵)相关。

noun

❶ 指人们之间频繁发生的小争吵或争执,通常是因为琐事或意见不合,语气较轻但持续不断。

“The constant bickering between the siblings annoyed their parents.”

(兄弟姐妹间不断的争吵让父母很烦恼。)

“Their bickering over household chores never seems to end.”

(他们为家务琐事的争吵似乎永无止境。)

同义词:arguing, squabbling, wrangling

verb

❶ 进行小争吵或争执的行为,通常指为琐事而持续地斗嘴或争论。

“The couple kept bickering about whose turn it was to do the dishes.”

(这对夫妇不断为谁该洗碗而争吵。)

“Stop bickering and focus on solving the problem.”

(别吵了,集中精力解决问题。)

同义词:quarreling, disputing, bickering

常见短语

endless bickering — 指无休止的争吵,强调争吵持续不断且令人疲惫。

“The endless bickering between the two departments affected the company's productivity.”

(两个部门间无休止的争吵影响了公司的工作效率。)

petty bickering — 指为琐碎小事发生的争吵,带有贬义,暗示不值得为此争吵。

“The meeting was unproductive due to petty bickering over minor details.”

(由于为小细节的无谓争吵,会议毫无成效。)