quib的词源

英文词源

quib (n.)

evasion of a point, 1540s, from Latin quibus "by what (things)?," dative or ablative plural of quid "in what respect? to what extent?; how? why?," neuter of relative pronoun quis (see who). "[A]s a word of frequent occurrence in legal documents ... hence associated with the 'quirks and quillets' of the law." [OED]. Also compare quibble.

中文词源

quib：逃避问题实质

来自拉丁语quibus,怎样，如何，哪方面，何种程度，来自PIE*kwo,疑问代词词干，词源同 quality,quantity,who,how.引申词义吹毛求疵，盯着小问题不放，逃避问题实质。

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