| 释义 |
cavil at (one) cavil at (one)To complain to one about someone or something, especially in a way that one finds annoying. If you hate your job so much, quit caviling at me about it and look for a new one!See also: cavilcavil at someoneto find fault with someone; to complain about someone constantly. Will you never cease caviling at all of us? There is no need to cavil at me day and night!See also: cavil |