Trifle

a thing of little value or importance, a small amount or quantity, a cold dessert typically consisting of layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard

Trifle - Значення

a thing of little value or importance

приклад: She dismissed his apology as a trifle and moved on.

Використання: formalКонтекст: professional settings, academic writing

Примітка: Often used to downplay the significance of something

a small amount or quantity

приклад: Could you please add a trifle more salt to the soup?

Використання: formal/informalКонтекст: cooking, recipes, everyday conversations

Примітка: Commonly used in culinary contexts to indicate a small quantity

a cold dessert typically consisting of layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard

приклад: She made a delicious trifle for the party.

Використання: informalКонтекст: food, social gatherings

Примітка: Refers to a specific type of dessert popular in British cuisine

Синоніми Trifle

trivial

Trivial means of little value or importance, insignificant.

приклад: The issue at hand is rather trivial and does not require immediate attention.

Примітка: Trivial emphasizes the lack of significance or importance, while trifle can also imply something of little value but may be used in a more playful or casual manner.

petty

Petty refers to something of minor importance or small-mindedness.

приклад: She was upset over a petty argument that could have easily been resolved.

Примітка: Petty often conveys a sense of being unimportant due to its small scale or insignificance, similar to trifle but with a slightly negative connotation.

insignificant

Insignificant means not important or noteworthy.

приклад: The error in the report was insignificant and did not impact the overall findings.

Примітка: Insignificant implies a lack of importance or consequence, similar to trifle in the sense of being unimportant.

Вирази і поширені фрази Trifle

Make a mountain out of a molehill

Exaggerating or overreacting to something relatively unimportant.

приклад: She always makes a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to minor issues.

Примітка: The original word 'trifle' refers to something of little value or importance, while this idiom emphasizes blowing a small issue out of proportion.

Not worth a trifling

Not worth the minimal effort or consideration.

приклад: The effort put into fixing that old car is not worth a trifling.

Примітка: While 'trifle' denotes something insignificant, this phrase emphasizes that it is not even worth a small amount of effort or consideration.

Play the fool

Behave in a silly or foolish manner for amusement or as a joke.

приклад: He likes to play the fool at parties to entertain others.

Примітка: This phrase implies intentionally acting foolishly for entertainment, whereas 'trifle' refers to something of little consequence.

Trifling matter

Something of little importance or significance.

приклад: Don't worry about such trifling matters; focus on the bigger picture.

Примітка: This phrase directly relates to the original word 'trifle,' emphasizing the insignificance of the matter at hand.

Trifle with

To treat something or someone without seriousness or respect.

приклад: You shouldn't trifle with people's emotions like that.

Примітка: While 'trifle' generally refers to something unimportant, 'trifle with' adds the element of not taking it seriously or disrespecting it.

A mere trifle

Something that is considered insignificant or easily dismissed.

приклад: For someone as wealthy as him, a hundred dollars is just a mere trifle.

Примітка: Similar to 'trifling matter,' this phrase underlines the insignificance of the described object or amount.

Trifles make perfection

Small details or elements are essential to achieving perfection.

приклад: Remember, trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle.

Примітка: Contrasting the word 'trifle,' this phrase highlights the importance of paying attention to small details in the pursuit of perfection.

Повсякденні (сленгові) вирази Trifle

Small potatoes

This slang means something insignificant or unimportant.

приклад: Don't worry about those small potatoes, focus on the big picture.

Примітка: While 'trifle' refers to something of little value or importance, 'small potatoes' emphasizes the insignificance even more.

Peanuts

Refers to a very small amount of money or something that is very cheap.

приклад: They offered me peanuts for the work, it's not worth it.

Примітка: Similar to 'trifle,' but 'peanuts' specifically refers to the monetary value being very low.

Chump change

Means a small or insignificant amount of money.

приклад: I'm not going to do all that work for chump change.

Примітка: Like 'trifle,' it denotes being of little value, but 'chump change' focuses on the financial aspect.

Drop in the bucket

Something that is small or unimportant compared to the overall issue or goal.

приклад: Your donation is just a drop in the bucket compared to what's needed.

Примітка: While 'trifle' also indicates something insignificant, 'drop in the bucket' emphasizes the disparity in scale.

Chicken feed

Refers to a very small amount of money or wages that are inadequate.

приклад: I won't work for chicken feed, I deserve better pay.

Примітка: 'Chicken feed' specifically emphasizes low monetary value, whereas 'trifle' generally denotes something of little importance or value.

Peanut gallery

Refers to a group of people who offer unsolicited opinions or comments, usually considered unimportant or irrelevant.

приклад: Ignore the comments from the peanut gallery and focus on the task at hand.

Примітка: While 'trifle' can refer to various things of little value, 'peanut gallery' specifically relates to people offering trivial opinions.

Nickel-and-dime

Refers to small or trivial expenses that accumulate over time.

приклад: I'm tired of nickel-and-dime expenses adding up, I need to budget better.

Примітка: 'Nickel-and-dime' focuses on accumulating small expenses, unlike 'trifle' which can refer to any insignificant matter.

Trifle - Приклади

The mistake was just a trifle, it didn't really matter.

She dismissed his concerns as a mere trifle.

Don't worry about the trifle details, just focus on the big picture.

Граматика Trifle

Trifle - Дієслово (Verb) / Дієслово, базова форма (Verb, base form)

Лема: trifle

Кон’югації

Іменник, множина (Noun, plural): trifles, trifle

Іменник, однина або маса (Noun, singular or mass): trifle

Дієслово, минулий час (Verb, past tense): trifled

Дієслово, герундій або дієприкметник теперішнього часу (Verb, gerund or present participle): trifling

Дієслово, 3-тя особа однини теперішнього часу (Verb, 3rd person singular present): trifles

Дієслово, базова форма (Verb, base form): trifle

Дієслово, теперішній час не 3-ї особи однини (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): trifle

Склади, Розділення та Наголос

trifle містить 2 складів: tri • fle

Фонетична транскрипція: ˈtrī-fəl

tri fle , ˈtrī fəl (Червоний склад наголошений)

Trifle - Важливість і частота використання

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