屑
crumbs; trivial; consider worth
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
crumbs; fragments; scrap
Refers to small broken pieces of solid materials.
There are many iron filings on the table.
The floor is covered with wood shavings after the carpentry work.
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After melting, the ice turned into tiny ice fragments.
Workers wear masks to avoid inhaling metal scraps.
Vegetable scraps will be left on the cutting board when chopping food.
adjective
trivial; petty; minor
Used to describe small, trivial matters or details.
He has to handle many trivial tasks every day.
Don't waste time on petty small matters.
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This report focuses too much on trivial details and ignores the overall direction.
She is good at handling daily trivial housework.
Don't let trivial troubles affect your mood.
verb
consider worth; think it worthwhile
formalOften used in negative constructions to express disdain or lack of value.
This kind of trivial matter is not worth mentioning, not worth a glance.
He dismissed those rumors with disdain.
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This scholar considers it not worthwhile to participate in such boring arguments.
She does not think it worth arguing with those unreasonable people.
He completely dismisses this kind of childish prank as worthless.