pick at

US /pɪk æt/
UK /pɪk æt/
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1.

깨작거리다, 조금씩 먹다

eat food slowly and without much enthusiasm

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She was so upset that she could only pick at her dinner.
그녀는 너무 화가 나서 저녁 식사를 깨작거릴 수밖에 없었다.
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He's been picking at his food all evening.
그는 저녁 내내 음식을 깨작거리고 있었다.
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2.

트집 잡다, 잔소리하다

criticize someone or something repeatedly, especially in a petty or annoying way

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She's always picking at his grammar.
그녀는 항상 그의 문법을 트집 잡고 있다.
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Don't pick at every little mistake I make.
내가 하는 모든 작은 실수를 트집 잡지 마.
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