Quibble

ENZH

What Does Quibble Mean?

  • 争辩
  • 微不足道的纠纷
  • 挑剔

Quibble Pronunciation

/ˈkwɪb.əl/

Quibble Definition

noun

Definition

A slight objection or criticism.

In ZH

轻微的反对或批评。

How to Use Quibble in a Sentence

  • He had a quibble about the wording of the contract.
  • The team was mired in a quibble over the budget allocations.
  • Her quibble seemed insignificant in light of the larger issue.
  • There was no need for such a quibble during the meeting.
  • They settled their quibble before it could escalate into a dispute.
verb

Definition

To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.

In ZH

对琐事进行争论或提出异议。

How to Use Quibble in a Sentence

  • Don't quibble over small details at this stage.
  • She often quibbles about the rules of the game.
  • Let's not quibble about who pays for lunch.
  • He quibbled with the instructor about the grading criteria.
  • They quibbled endlessly over the fine print of the agreement.