| 释义 |
quib·ble /ˈkwɪbl/ n. | vi. | vt.
I n.
1. (在辩论中)含糊其辞回避问题实质；遁词，模棱两可的话
There is no room for quibble. 不容使用遁词回避问题实质。
produce more quibbles 使用更多遁词
2. 〈古〉双关语
3. 吹毛求疵的反对意见
There were quibbles over some of the details. 对于某些细节问题有些小小的批评意见。
II ❶ vi.
1. 使用遁词，含糊其词
He had no desire to quibble when decisive action was called for. 在需要当机立断的时候他不想含糊其词避开正题。
2. 吹毛求疵，找岔子；(为小事)争吵
quibble about (或 over) unimportant things with sb. 为小事与某人争吵
❷ vt.
就…作狡辩
[<? quib gibe, 变体 < QUIP] |