trivial
/ˈtrɪviəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6949 in the learning path
琐碎的；不重要的
Definitions
adj. having little importance or seriousness
琐碎的；不重要的
Example
We wasted the afternoon arguing over a trivial detail.
我们为一个无关紧要的细节争论，浪费了整个下午。
Public debates sometimes focus on trivial disagreements rather than the urgent environmental problems affecting future generations.
公众讨论有时聚焦于琐碎的分歧，而非影响子孙后代的紧迫环境问题。
Collocations
- trivial matter
- trivial detail
- trivial complaint
Word family
- trivially (adv.)
- triviality (n.)
- trivialise (v.)
Synonyms
- unimportant
- insignificant
- minor
Antonyms
- important
- significant
Usage tip
指重要性低，不等于容易；trivial matters指琐事。
FAQ
- What does trivial mean?
- having little importance or seriousness
- How is trivial pronounced?
- UK /ˈtrɪviəl/, US /ˈtrɪviəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
