trifle
['traɪ.fl] noun
SWEET DISH 甜点
countable or uncountable
■a sweet cold dish consisting of a layer of fruit and sponge (= cake) , a layer of custard (= thick sweet yellow sauce) and a top layer of cream 鲜奶油松糕，果酱松糕（一种甜点，包括一层水果海绵蛋糕、一层蛋奶酱和一层鲜奶油）•a sherry trifle雪利酒浸果酱松糕
['traɪ.fl] noun
UNIMPORTANT THING 不重要的东西
countable formal
■a matter or object of little value or importance 琐事；零碎事•I brought a few trifles back from India - bits of jewellery and material mainly.我从印度带回来几样小玩意——主要是些首饰和布料。 a trifle
■slightly 稍微，略微•I'm a trifle confused about the arrangements for tonight.我对今晚的安排有点不太明白。
['traɪ.fl] verb
Phrasal Verbs trifle with sb/sth formal or old-fashioned
■to treat someone or something carelessly or without respect 戏弄；怠慢；小看•He trifled with her affections (= feelings).他玩弄她的感情。 •As you know, Caroline O'Neill is not a woman to be trifled with.你也知道，卡罗琳‧奥尼尔这个女人可怠慢不得。 |