He cavilled at being asked to cook his own breakfast.

他责怪让他自己做早饭。

His composition was flawless, yet the teacher cavilled at his handwriting.

虽然他的作文写得完美无瑕，但老师对他的书法总是百般挑剔。

Shell-shocked lawmakers cavilled, but Congress and the administration eventually agreed.

惊恐不定的国会议员虽有异议，但国会和白宫最终还是通过了计划。

When the tribal council cavilled about her disregard for ceremony, she turned off their microphones.

当她的部落议会对她吹毛求疵说她无视礼节时，她关闭了他们的麦克风。