carping

🇬🇧 UK/'kɑ:piŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Constantly finding fault or complaining about trivial things.

吹毛求疵的;爱挑剔的

n.

Persistent, petty, and unjustified criticism or complaining.

无休止的挑剔;吹毛求疵

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
carpingother
=carping

Common Collocations

  • 1.constant carping持续的抱怨
  • 2.carping criticism吹毛求疵的批评

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His constant carping about the project frustrated the entire team.

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