cavil

cavil的音标是[ˈkævɪl]，基本翻译是挑剔、吹毛求疵，速记技巧是可以用字母缩写记忆：c=complain，a=always，v=very，i=impatient。

cavil的英文词源：

cavil这个词源自拉丁语词汇“cavere”，意为“找茬，挑剔”。

变化形式：

cavil的过去式是cavilled，过去分词是cavilled，现在分词是cavilling，第三人称单数现在式是cavils。

相关单词：

1. cavill（挑剔，找茬）：这个词常用于表示对细节或小事的挑剔，强调对他人观点或行为的挑剔和不满。

2. cavilling（挑剔，批评）：这个词用于描述对他人观点或行为的批评和挑剔，强调对他人行为的质疑和不满意。

3. caviler（挑剔的人）：这个词用于描述喜欢挑剔他人行为或言语的人，通常带有贬义。

例句：He is a man who is notorious for his cavilling and nitpicking.（他因挑剔和吹毛求疵而臭名昭著。）

使用这个词时需要注意避免过度挑剔和批评，以免影响人际关系和工作效率。同时，也要注意尊重他人的观点和行为，避免使用带有贬义的词汇。

常用短语：

1. Cavil at/about (v.) 挑剔

例句：He cavilled at the slight imperfection in the painting.

2. Cavil at/over (v.) 挑剔，找毛病

例句：She cavilled over the grammar in his speech.

3. Cavil at trifles (n.) 吹毛求疵

例句：He is known for his habit of cavil at trifles.

4. Cavil at the smallest fault (v.) 吹毛求疵

例句：He is known for his habit of cavil at the smallest fault.

5. Cavil with sb. (v.) 与某人争论

例句：He cavilled with me about my decision to quit my job.

6. Cavil at sb./sth. (n.) 挑剔某人/某物

例句：She cavilled at my appearance, but I knew it was just a ploy to get me to stay longer.

7. Cavil at the cost of (v.) 对某物的价格吹毛求疵

例句：He cavilled at the cost of the new car, but he knew it was a good investment.

英文小作文：

Cavil at Life

Life is full of small details and choices that can make a difference. Sometimes, we may find ourselves cavil at the cost of something new or different, or we may find ourselves nitpicking over minor mistakes or flaws. But in reality, these small details and choices add up to form our life experience.

Whether it"s a new dress, a new job, or a new city, we need to learn to appreciate the small things and not be too critical of them. After all, it"s only natural to want the best for ourselves, but we also need to remember that life is about learning and growing, not just about being perfect all the time.

So, let"s learn to cavil at life, not just at things that are out of our control or beyond our reach. Let"s appreciate the small moments and experiences that make up our lives, and let"s not be too hard on ourselves or others when things don"t go as planned. After all, life is a journey worth cavil at, not just a destination.