carp

• 名词，指鲤科的一种淡水鱼，常被养殖以获取可在斋戒期食用的鱼肉，可烤或炖。

A noun referring to a type of freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, often farmed for its lean flesh which can be baked or braised.

1. B1formal

   A type of freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, often found in lakes and rivers.

   淡水鱼

   • The pond is stocked with carp for fishing.
   • Carp are known for their large scales and barbels.
   • He caught a massive carp while fishing in the lake.

2. Food fishB1formal

   The flesh of this fish, which is lean and often farmed, commonly prepared by baking or braising.

   鲤鱼

   • She baked the carp with herbs and lemon.
   • Carp is a popular dish in many European cuisines.
   • The restaurant serves braised carp with a creamy sauce.

• 动词，指不断抱怨、挑剔，常为小事吹毛求疵。

A verb meaning to complain or find fault persistently, often about trivial matters.

1. C1formal

   To complain or find fault about trivial matters; to nag or criticize unnecessarily.

   挑剔

   • He constantly carps about the quality of the food in the cafeteria.
   • She carps at her husband for leaving the dishes in the sink.
   • Stop carping and just enjoy the party.

   同义词cavilcomplainfind faultgrousegrumblemoannagobjectquibblewhine

   反义词applaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise