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Big Words (159):"吹毛求疵"怎么说?

2023-02-10 00:39 作者:卡尔与罗素  | 我要投稿

nitpick /'nɪtpɪk/ v.吹毛求疵,挑剔找茬,

→to find faults in details that are not important.

nit→the egg of a louse 虱子卵

找虱子卵这种神奇的行为不就是吹毛求疵吗?

wit→

①the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way.

②a person who is skilled at using words in a clever and humorous way.

复数形式wits→intelligence and the ability to think quickly. 机智;头脑

nitwit→虱卵大小的智慧,即a stupid person.

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