| 释义 |
cavilled
释义
挑剔，找岔，吹毛求疵（ cavil 的过去式）
例句
1·He cavilled at being asked to cook his own breakfast.
他责怪让他自己做早饭。
2·His composition was flawless, yet the teacher cavilled at his handwriting.
虽然他的作文写得完美无瑕，但老师对他的书法总是百般挑剔。
3·Shell-shocked lawmakers cavilled , but Congress and the administration eventually agreed.
惊恐不定的国会议员虽有异议，但国会和白宫最终还是通过了计划。
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