palaver
🇺🇸
/pəˈlɑːvər/
🇬🇧
/pəˈlɑːvə(r)/
noun
R
A lot of fuss or complicated procedures, especially over trivial matters.
Getting a new passport was such a palaver, but it was worth it in the end.
办理新护照真是一件麻烦事，但最终是值得的。
R
Idle talk or nonsense.
I don't have time for your palaver; let's get down to business.
我没有时间听你的闲扯，让我们开始工作吧。
translation
繁琐, 闲话
词形变化
Plural
palavers