英语单词：cavil

中文含义：

挑剔，吹毛求疵，苛评。

英语词性：

动词

美式音标：

/ˈkævəl/

同义词：

carp, quibble, nitpick

易混淆单词：

cavalry, cadaver, cavern

双语例句：

1. She caviled at the restaurant’s service and refused to leave a tip.　（她对那家餐厅的服务吹毛求疵，拒绝留小费。）

2. His co-workers had grown tired of his constant caviling and complaints. （他的同事们已经厌烦了他不断的挑剔和抱怨。）