niggling
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈnɪɡ.əl.ɪŋ/ us/ˈnɪɡ.əl.ɪŋ/
(WORRY/PAIN)
惹人烦恼的
worrying someone slightly or causing them slight pain, usually for a long time
a niggling doubt/fear 过分关注细节的怀疑/恐惧
He has a niggling hip injury, which has troubled him on and off over the past year. 他臀部轻微受损，在过去一年里不断困扰着他。
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- She doesn't want to solve all the niggling little problems that users come up with.
- I have constant niggling pains in my shoulders.
- I had a niggling worry in the back of my mind.
- I have this niggling little doubt about whether I can pass this exam.
(DETAIL)
UK吹毛求疵的;琐碎的
criticizing someone about small details or giving too much attention to details
a niggling comment/criticism 挑剔的评论/批评
She had to know every niggling detail. 她必须知道每一个琐碎的细节。
See: niggle
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- His job is to deal with the niggling issues each decision generates.
- It is a very interesting company, whatever niggling complaints I might have had.
- Her boss undermined her confidence by making constant niggling demands.