split hairs

  1. 对某事作过分琐细的分析
    • I suppose you're splitting hairs.
      我认为你在吹毛求疵。
    • I cannot split hairs on that burning query.
      我不能对那个严重的问题说长道短。

网络词典

split hairs

英 ˈspɪtʃər hɑːz 美 ˈspɪtʃər hɑːz
动词短语中文翻译 中文翻译:挑剔细节
同义词: ['pickapart', 'scrutinize']

例句:

  1. 1. The judge was splittinghairs over the verdict.
    法官对判决的裁决非常挑剔。
  2. 2. Theartist's work isoften criticized for its lackof attention to detail.
    艺术家的作品经常因其忽视细节而受到批评。
  3. 3. Thepolitician's speech was socarefully crafted that even the most nitpicking audience member could find nothing tofault with.
    这位政治家的讲话被精心准备,以至于即使是最挑剔的听众也找不到任何可以挑剔的地方。