niggle
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/ˈnɪɡl/
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/ˈnɪɡl/
A minor issue or concern.
My only niggle is that they should have told me sooner.
我唯一的不满是他们应该早点告诉我。
A persistent, nagging feeling.
In his mind there was that same old niggle—had he done the right thing?
他心里有那个老问题——他做得对吗?
A slight pain.
He gets the occasional niggle in his right shoulder.
他右肩偶尔会感到疼痛。
To cause slight annoyance or worry.
A doubt niggled at her.
她心中有些疑虑。
To fuss over trivial matters.
I hate to niggle about little mistakes.
我不喜欢对小错误斤斤计较。