quibbling
US /ˈkwɪb.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈkwɪb.lɪŋ/
名詞
あら探し, 揚げ足取り, 屁理屈
the action of raising trivial objections or criticisms about a minor matter
例:
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Their constant quibbling over small details delayed the project.
彼らの些細な点に関する絶え間ないあら探しがプロジェクトを遅らせた。
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She grew tired of his endless quibbling during meetings.
彼女は会議中の彼の終わりのないあら探しにうんざりした。
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