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squabbles

UK //ˈskwɒb.əlz//US //ˈskwɑː.bəlz//

词源

源自16世纪中古英语,可能模仿争吵时的声音演变而来,与方言词 'squab'(笨拙地争吵)相关。

noun

❶ 指因小事引发的短暂争吵或争执,通常不严重但可能频繁发生,常见于朋友、家人或同事之间。

“The children had frequent squabbles over toys.”

(孩子们经常为玩具发生小争吵。)

“Their squabbles at work never lasted long.”

(他们在工作中的小争执从不会持续太久。)

同义词:arguments, disputes, quarrels

verb

❶ 为琐事争吵或争执,通常指短暂且不严重的冲突行为。

“The siblings squabbled over who got to sit in the front seat.”

(兄弟姐妹们为谁坐前排座位而争吵。)

“Politicians squabbled during the debate instead of discussing real issues.”

(政客们在辩论中为琐事争吵,而不是讨论真正的问题。)

同义词:bicker, argue, quarrel

常见短语

petty squabbles — 指特别琐碎或无关紧要的争吵,强调争执的事情微不足道。

“The meeting was wasted on petty squabbles about office supplies.”

(会议时间浪费在了关于办公用品的琐碎争吵上。)