quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ TEM8 ( quibbling, quibbled, quibbles )

• 1. 

  V-RECIP When people quibble over a small matter, they argue about it even though it is not important. (为琐事) 争辩

  例：

  Lawmakers spent the day quibbling over the final wording of the resolution.

  立法者们花了一天争辩决议的最后措词。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A quibble is a small and unimportant complaint about something. 微不足道的抱怨

  例：

  These are minor quibbles.

  这都是些微不足道的抱怨。