quibbled
v.
使用遁词,含糊其辞,吹毛求疵( quibble的过去式和过去分词 );
例句:
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They agreed as to the grand outlines, but quibbled over particulars.
他们对重大要点表示同意, 但对细节却含糊其词.
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He quibbled about the price.
他为价格争论.
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As a government instructor revved the vehicle , spotters squinted and quibbled over the readings.
一位政府指派的教员发动卡车时, 检举员们眯缝着眼睛观测,争论有多少烟度单位.
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Some quibbled that it was a little shapeless, others a bit too brown and "country" for the big stage of a Wembley final.
来自THETIMES
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They always quibbled, but actually they were very close closer than most brothers and sisters.
来自NEWYORKER