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 Englishcarpother
=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.