petty
adjective
UK/ˈpet.i/
US/ˈpet̬.i/
Definitions of petty adjective
- C2Before noun(前置形容词)
Of little importance or consequence; trivial.
不重要的；琐碎的；不值得关注的
The company faced scrutiny for some petty violations.
该公司因一些轻微违规行为而受到审查。
He was known for engaging in petty arguments.
他以参与琐碎的争论而闻名。
I don't have time to deal with such petty complaints.
我没有时间处理这些琐碎的抱怨。
- After noun(后置形容词)
Excessively concerned with unimportant matters, especially in a small-minded way.
过分注重琐事的；心胸狭窄的；小气的
She is so petty, always finding fault in others’ mistakes.
她太小心眼了，总是挑剔别人的错误。
Don't get upset over such a small thing; don't be so petty.
不要为这么小的事情生气，别这么小心眼。
He was so petty, getting angry at me for forgetting to turn off the light.
他太小心眼了，因为我忘了关灯而生气。