1590s (implied in niggling), possibly from a Scandinavian source (compare Norwegian dialectal nigla "be busy with trifles"), perhaps related to source of niggard. Related: Niggled; niggling; niggler.
例文
1. I don 't react anymore when opponents try to niggle me.
相手が私を怒らせたとき、私は二度と相手にしません。
2.a niggle of doubt
一抹の揮毫の疑い
3.Our lawyers will niggle over every little detail of the case.
私たちの弁護士たちはこの事件の詳細について議論します。
4.So why is there a little niggle at the back of my mind?
では、なぜ私の潜在意識に不安があるのでしょうか。
5.You tend to niggle at your partner,and get hurt when he doesn 't hug you.