가치가 적거나 중요하지 않은 하찮은 물건 또는 일.
A thing of little value or importance.
예문:
"The manager refused to discuss such trifles during the board meeting."
"We should not let a mere trifle ruin our long-standing friendship."
어떤 것의 아주 적은 양, 특히 아주 적은 액수의 돈.
A small amount of something, especially a small sum of money.
예문:
"She picked up the rare book for a trifle at a local garage sale."
"I only need a trifle of sugar to balance the bitterness of the coffee."
스펀지 케이크, 과일, 커스터드, 크림을 층층이 쌓아 만든 차가운 디저트.
A cold dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake, fruit, custard, and cream.
예문:
"Grandmother's sherry trifle was the highlight of every Christmas dinner."
"The chef prepared a giant bowl of trifle for the garden party."
누군가나 무언가를 진지함이나 존중 없이 함부로 대하다.
To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
예문:
"It is dangerous to trifle with the laws of nature."
"He is a stern man and certainly not someone to be trifled with."
시간, 돈, 노력을 경솔하거나 어리석게 낭비하다.
To waste time, money, or effort in a frivolous or foolish way.
예문:
"He trifled away his youth on idle pursuits instead of studying."
"Do not trifle your inheritance on expensive cars and parties."