niggling

a. 细小的, 琐屑的, 小心翼翼的, 缺乏魄力的, 过于精细的

词形变化

nigglings 复数 nigglings

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A small irritating sensation.

v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of niggle

adj.
  1. 1.

    Petty

    My dear Hooker, I am getting very much amused by my tendrils, it is just the sort of niggling work which suits me, and takes up no time and rather rests me whilst writing.

  2. 2.

    Irritating.

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