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单词 niggle
释义
niggle
(nɪgəl )
Word forms: niggles , niggling , niggled
1. verb
If something niggles you, it causes you to worry slightly over a long period of time. [mainly British]
I realise now that the things which used to niggle and annoy me just don't really matter. [VERB noun]
It's been niggling at my mind ever since I met Neville in Nice. [VERB + at]
The puzzle niggled away in Arnold's mind. [V away]
[Also VERB]
Synonyms: bother, concern, worry, trouble  
Niggle is also a noun.
So why is there a little niggle at the back of my mind?
2. verb
If someone niggles you, they annoy you by continually criticizing you for what you think are small or unimportant things. [mainly British]
I don't react anymore when opponents try to niggle me. [VERB noun]
You tend to niggle at your partner, and get hurt when he doesn't hug you. [VERB + at]
Synonyms: criticize, provoke, annoy, plague  
Niggle is also a noun.
Our life together is more important than any minor niggle we might have.
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