rigmarole
n[C usu sing通常作单数]
(derog 贬)
1 (unnecessarily) complicated procedure (不必要的)复杂手续
go through the whole rigmarole of filling out forms 通过填表这一整套繁琐的程序.
2 long wandering story or statement 冗长而离题的故事或叙述
I've never heard such a rigmarole. 我从来没听过像这样的长篇废话.
🗣️ 情景例句
Certainly sir, and is there anything else I can do for you?
当然了,先生,请问还有什么我能为你效劳呢?
No, I can't go to bed till she says Good night to me.