trifle
noun uk/ˈtraɪ.fəl/ us/ˈtraɪ.fəl/
(SWEET DISH)
[ C or U ]乳脂松糕,果酱松糕(一种甜点,包括一层水果海绵蛋糕、一层蛋奶沙司和一层奶油)
a sweet cold dish consisting of a layer of fruit and cake, a layer of custard (= thick, sweet, yellow sauce) and a top layer of cream
a sherry trifle 雪利酒浸果酱松糕
(UNIMPORTANT THING)
[ C ] formal琐事;零碎;小东西
a matter or object of little value or importance
I brought a few trifles back from India - pieces of jewellery and fabric mainly. 我从印度带回了几样小玩意儿——主要是些首饰和布料。
a trifle 稍微,略微
slightly
I'm a trifle confused about the arrangements for tonight. 我对今晚的安排有点儿不太明白。