"trifle" in Chinese (Traditional)
瑣事小事
Definition
瑣事是指不重要或價值很小的事情。也可指由蛋糕、水果、果凍和鮮奶油製成的一種英國甜點。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
'Trifle'作為「瑣事」時多用於正式或文學語境,如 'a mere trifle'。'trifle with' 意為輕率對待(如 'don't trifle with my feelings')。甜點義常見於英式英語。
Examples
Please don't worry about such a trifle.
請不要為這種**瑣事**擔心。
He bought it for a trifle at the market.
他在市場上用**小錢**買下了它。
She made a delicious trifle for dessert.
她做了一份美味的英式**雜果杯**作甜點。
That mistake was just a trifle; don't let it bother you.
那個錯誤只不過是個**小事**,別太在意。
I wouldn't trifle with that old man—he's tougher than he seems.
我不會**輕視**那位老人——他比看起來強壯得多。
She spent hours making that trifle, so be sure to try some!
她花了好幾個小時做這道英式**甜品**,一定要嚐一下!