pi
cayune
形容词比较级
more picayune
形容词最高级
most picayune
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微不足道的, 琐碎的
considered to be of small importance or value
- He wasted time arguing over picayune details instead of focusing on the main issue.
他把时间浪费在争论琐碎的细节上,而不是专注于主要问题。
- She dismissed the criticism as picayune complaints that didn't affect the overall success of the project.
她将批评视为不影响项目整体成功的琐碎抱怨而置之不理。
- The manager refused to waste time on picayune matters and instead prioritized important tasks.
经理拒绝在琐碎的事情上浪费时间,而是优先处理重要任务。
- The journalist was known for her ability to uncover the truth behind even the most picayune scandals.
这位记者以能够揭露甚至是最微不足道的丑闻背后的真相而闻名。
- The politician's opponents tried to discredit him with picayune accusations that had no basis in reality.
政治家的对手试图用毫无现实依据的琐碎指控来诋毁他。