petty
UK ['pet.i] US ['petˌ-] disapproving
adjective
[before noun]
■not important and not worth giving attention to 琐碎的；无足轻重的•Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.犯人抱怨他们受到太多繁文缛节的管制。 [after noun]
■complaining too much about things which are not important 过于注重琐事的；小心眼的，心胸狭窄的•Don't be so petty!别这么小心眼！ |