pettifogging
adjective old-fashioned disapproving uk/ˈpet.ɪˌfɒɡ.ɪŋ/ us/ˈpet̬.ɪˌfɑː.ɡɪŋ/
吹毛求疵的,挑剔的
Pettifogging people give too much attention to small unimportant details in a way that shows a limited mind.
pettifogging lawyers 吹毛求疵的律师
琐碎的;微不足道的,不重要的
Pettifogging rules or details are too small and not important enough to give attention to.