"fib" in Chinese (Simplified)
小谎
Definition
fib 指的是一个小而无害的谎言，通常是为了避免伤害某人的感情或避免麻烦而说的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
fib 为非正式用语，比 'lie' 轻。常用于小孩或没有恶意时。常见搭配有 'tell a fib', 'little fib'。不要用于严重的欺骗。
Examples
He told a fib about finishing his homework.
他关于完成作业撒了个**小谎**。
It was just a fib; she didn't mean to hurt anyone.
那只是个**小谎**；她并无伤害之意。
Why did you fib to your teacher?
你为什么会对老师**撒小谎**？
Kids sometimes fib to stay out of trouble.
孩子有时会**撒小谎**以避免麻烦。
"Did you eat the cookies?" "Maybe I told a little fib..."
“你吃了饼干吗？” “也许我说了个小**小谎**……”
Come on, it was just a fib, no big deal.
得了吧，那只是个**小谎**，没什么大不了的。