"carp about" in Chinese (Simplified)
挑剔鸡蛋里挑骨头
Definition
总是抱怨或挑剔,特别是对一些小事或不重要的事。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Carp about” 不正式,带有负面色彩,暗示抱怨很琐碎或让人烦恼。常结合 “always”、“constantly” 或 “stop”(如 ‘Stop carping about...’)。更正式用词有 'complain'、'criticize'。
Examples
She likes to carp about the food at every restaurant.
她喜欢对每家餐厅的饭菜**挑剔**。
Please don't carp about the weather all day.
请不要一整天都**挑剔**天气。
He always carps about his job, even though it's not that bad.
他总是**挑剔**自己的工作,虽然其实并不差。
Stop carping about the mess and help clean up!
别再**挑剔**乱七八糟的了,快来帮忙收拾!
He'll carp about anything, even free gifts.
他连免费的礼物都能**挑剔**。
My dad used to carp about my messy room, but now he just ignores it.
我爸以前总是**挑剔**我房间乱,现在干脆不管了。