1590s (implied in niggling), possibly from a Scandinavian source (compare Norwegian dialectal nigla "be busy with trifles"), perhaps related to source of niggard. Related: Niggled; niggling; niggler.
雙語例句
1. I don't react anymore when opponents try to niggle me.
對手找茬惹我時，我不會再理他們。
來自柯林斯例句
2. a niggle of doubt
一絲揮之不去的疑慮
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
3. Our lawyers will niggle over every little detail of the case.
我們的律師們會就這個案件的每一個細節(jié)進行辯論.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. So why is there a little niggle at the back of my mind?
那為什么我潛意識里會有一絲不安呢?
來自柯林斯例句
5. You tend to niggle at your partner, and get hurt when he doesn't hug you.