音标:[ˈskwɔbəlz] ;
n. (为小事而)争论, 吵嘴( squabble的名词复数 )
v. (为小事而)争论, 吵嘴( squabble的第三人称单数 )
n a quarrel about petty points
v argue over petty things

squabble的用法和样例:

例句

用作动词(v.)
  1. No man will squabble over a nickel.没有人会为了五分钱而吵架。
  2. I hate to squabble with my wife about [over] money.我厌恶为钱的事与太太争吵。
用作名词(n.)
  1. The silly family's squabble became a joke in the neighborhood.这场无聊的家庭纠纷已经成为街坊邻居的笑柄。
  2. A judge may have to sort out the immediate squabble.法官可能不得不解决当前的争吵。

经典引文

  • They had squabbled about who should get supper ready.

    出自:B. Pym
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