1590s (implied in niggling), possibly from a Scandinavian source (compare Norwegian dialectal nigla "be busy with trifles"), perhaps related to source of niggard. Related: Niggled; niggling; niggler.
实用例句
1. I don't react anymore when opponents try to niggle me.
对手找茬惹我时，我不会再理他们。
来自柯林斯例句
2. a niggle of doubt
一丝挥之不去的疑虑
来自《权威词典》
3. Our lawyers will niggle over every little detail of the case.
我们的律师们会就这个案件的每一个细节进行辩论.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. So why is there a little niggle at the back of my mind?
那为什么我潜意识里会有一丝不安呢?
来自柯林斯例句
5. You tend to niggle at your partner, and get hurt when he doesn't hug you.
