cavils
v.
挑剔，吹毛求疵( cavil的第三人称单数 );
例句:
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These cavils aside, most of the essays are very good indeed.
这些吹毛求疵的批评暂且不论，多数论文的确是很不错的。
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He cavils about the minor points in the rules of the game.
他对比赛规则中并不重要的细节吹毛求疵.
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D'Alembert has tried to undermine by various cavils.
D'Alembert百般挑剔试图暗中破坏.