pick at

英[pɪkæt] 美[pɪkæt]
  • 吃一点点;挑毛病
  • at prep.在;向,朝;处于…状态;在…远;(用于速度、比率等)以,达
  • pick v.拾;捡;挑选;采摘;找茬;偶然学到n.拾;捡;选择;采摘;精华n.鹤嘴锄;镐;琴拨
Verb:
  1. pluck or pull at with the fingers;

    "She picked nervously at the buttons of her blouse"

  2. eat like a bird;

    "The anorexic girl just picks at her food"

  3. express a negative opinion of;

    "She disparaged her student's efforts"

    1. The boy is only picking at his food.
      那男孩只吃一点点。
    2. Later, when the main course arrives, all you can do is nibble and pick at it.
      随后,主菜来了,你却只能勉强吃一点点。
    3. They pick holes in everything I suggest.
      只要是我提的建议他们就挑毛病。