carping

• 名词，指持续、琐碎且缺乏根据的批评或挑剔。

A noun referring to persistent, petty, and unjustified criticism or fault-finding.

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1. Persistent petty criticismC1formal

   The act of constantly finding fault or complaining about trivial matters.

   吹毛求疵

   • His constant carping about the office temperature annoyed everyone.
   • She ignored the carping of her critics and continued her work.
   • The manager's carping demoralized the team.

   同义词censurecriticismdisparagementfaultfinding

   反义词approvalcomplimentpraise

• 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