plural trifles
plural trifles
Learner's definition of TRIFLE
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[count] : something that does not have much value or importance小事;琐事;小玩意儿 2
[count, noncount] : a dessert made of layers of cake, jam or jelly, and custard and topped with whipped cream乳脂松糕
2 trifle /ˈtraɪfəl/ verb
trifles; trifled; trifling
trifles; trifled; trifling
Learner's definition of TRIFLE
trifle with
[phrasal verb] trifle with (someone or something)
: to treat or deal with (someone or something) in a way that shows a lack of proper respect or seriousness怠慢;小看;轻视 -
You shouldn't trifle with their feelings.你不应该忽视他们的感受。
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Crime is not a subject to be trifled with.犯罪是个不容小觑的问题。
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She is not someone to be trifled with. [=she should be treated with respect]怠慢她太不应该了。