pick at
US /pɪk æt/
UK /pɪk æt/
1.
memilih-milih, makan sedikit-sedikit
eat food slowly and without much enthusiasm
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She was so upset that she could only pick at her dinner.
Dia sangat kesal sehingga dia hanya bisa memilih-milih makan malamnya.
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He's been picking at his food all evening.
Dia sudah memilih-milih makanannya sepanjang malam.
2.
mengkritik, mencela
criticize someone or something repeatedly, especially in a petty or annoying way
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She's always picking at his grammar.
Dia selalu mengkritik tata bahasanya.
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Don't pick at every little mistake I make.
Jangan mengkritik setiap kesalahan kecil yang saya buat.