cavil

noun

1. an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

Synonym: quibblequiddity

verb

1. raise trivial objections

Synonym: carpchicane

1. 挑剔;吹毛求疵
If you say that someone cavils at something, you mean that they make criticisms of it that you think are unimportant or unnecessary.

e.g. Let us not cavil too much...
我们就别太挑剔了。
e.g. I don't think this is the time to cavil at the wording of the report.
我觉得现在还不是对报告的措辞较真的时候。

1. 吹毛求疵或琐屑的指责：roil 搅混 使烦恼或不安;使生气 | cavil 吹毛求疵或琐屑的指责 | cavalry 骑兵

2. 挑剔：caveman 穴居人 | cavil 挑剔 | cavity of skull 颅腔

3. 吹毛求疵：carp吹毛求疵 | cavil吹毛求疵 | censorious挑剔

4. 找错;尖锤：cavi-jet 气蚀射流 | cavil 找错;尖锤 | caving 形成洞穴