"trifle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 琐事
• 小事

Definition

琐事指的是不重要或价值很小的事情。它也可以指一种英式甜点，用蛋糕、水果、果冻和奶油做成。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Trifle'作'琐事'时偏正式或文学语境，例如'a mere trifle'。'trifle with'意为不认真对待（如'don't trifle with my feelings'）。指甜点时多见于英式英语。

Examples

Please don't worry about such a trifle.

请不要为这种**琐事**担心。

He bought it for a trifle at the market.

他在集市上以**小钱**买下了它。

She made a delicious trifle for dessert.

她做了一份美味的英式**杂果杯**作为甜点。

That mistake was just a trifle; don't let it bother you.

那个错误只是一个**小事**，不要放在心上。

I wouldn't trifle with that old man—he's tougher than he seems.

我不会**轻视**那位老人——他比看起来强壮得多。

She spent hours making that trifle, so be sure to try some!

她花了好几个小时做这道英式**甜品**，一定要尝尝！