| 词汇 | trifled |
| 释义 | (redirected from trifled)a trifleA little. I'm feeling a trifle hungry, but I don't want a big, heavy meal right now. trifle with (someone or something)To treat or deal with someone or something in a frivolous or disrespectful manner. Often used in passive constructions. You can't just go through life trifling with people and their affections without any regard for their wellbeing. I wouldn't do that if I were you—the plans of the boss are not to be trifled with. mere trifle1. An insignificant or unimportant thing or matter. A: "What do you make of the prediction that sales will take a steep drop next month?" B: "A mere trifle—if there is in fact a drop, it should have no bearing on our bottom line for the end-of-year profits." He dismissed the allegation as a mere trifle trying to distract from his campaign efforts. 2. A very small or trifling amount (of something). A: "No thank you, I couldn't eat another bite." B: "Oh, come now, it's just a tiny bit of chocolate—a mere trifle!" A: "I can't believe you would go out and buy a new car without consulting me!" B: "It only cost a mere trifle, so I didn't think you'd mind!" mere trifleFig. a tiny bit; a small, unimportant matter; a small amount of money. But this isn't expensive! It costs a mere trifle! trifle something away (on someone or something)to waste something, such as money, on someone or something, little by little. Don't trifle all your money away on your friends. Don't trifle away any more money on silly purchases. trifle with someone or somethingto act without seriousness or respect toward someone or something. Don't talk that way to me! I am not to be trifled with. I wish that Ann wouldn't trifle with our efforts at reform. trifle withv. To play or toy with someone or something: Don't trifle with my affections. My strict boss is not someone to be trifled with. a trifle A little; somewhat: a trifle stingy. |
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