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。