carp

🇬🇧 UK/kɑːrp/🇺🇸 US/kɑ:p/

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Definitions

n.

A large freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, often farmed for food.

鲤鱼

v.

To complain or find fault persistently about trivial matters.

挑剔；唠叨；不停地抱怨

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

carpother

=carp

Common Collocations

1.carp about吹毛求疵
2.carp at找茬

Example Sentences

1.
She continued to carp about minor details in the presentation.
2.
The fisherman caught a large carp from the pond.

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