Piffle
Australian English
Nonsense, usually used in a dismissive manner. It can also be used to refer to a trifling matter, or something of little consequence or worth.
日本語
１）ナンセンスなこと。普段、人を否定する時に言い返す言葉として使われている。
２）妙なこと。どうたことない。あまり関係ないことを示す。
Plain English
1) A dismissive statement along the lines of “No way!”
2) A meager, trifling matter.
| 豪 | 日 | 米 |
|---|---|---|
| “Mum’s an awful cook.” “Piffle! She makes some of the nicest meals out.” | 「お袋の料理が最悪だ。」 「何言ってんの？お母さんが最高の料理もするぞ。」 | “Mom’s an awful cook.” “No way! She makes some of the nicest meals I’ve ever eaten.” |
| I was worried about the accounting mistake, but it turned out to be a piffle. | 会計上のミスが心配したが、結局どうたこと無かった。 | I was worried about the accounting mistake, but it turned out to be a trifling matter. |
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