Definitions
adj. Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention.
琐碎的；不重要的
adj. Unkindly concerned with small, unimportant matters.
小心眼的；斤斤计较的
adj. Relatively minor or small in scale, especially concerning crime.
轻微的；小规模的
Example
We wasted the afternoon arguing over petty details.
我们整个下午都浪费在争论琐碎细节上了。
Investment in youth services may help reduce petty crime by providing constructive activities and support.
投资青少年服务，为他们提供有益活动和支持，可能有助于减少轻微犯罪。
Collocations
- petty crime
- petty theft
- petty arguments
- petty cash
Word family
- pettiness (n.)
Synonyms
- trivial
- minor
Antonyms
- important
Usage tip
形容人时常含贬义，指小心眼，不只是小气。
FAQ
- What does petty mean?
- Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention. Unkindly concerned with small, unimportant matters. Relatively minor or small in scale, especially concerning crime.
- How is petty pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeti/, US /ˈpeti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
