peck at
US /pek æt/
UK /pek æt/
1.
beliscar, comer pouco
to eat only small amounts of food because you are not hungry or do not like the food
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She was so upset that she could only peck at her dinner.
Ela estava tão chateada que só conseguia beliscar o jantar.
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The child would only peck at his vegetables, refusing to eat properly.
A criança só beliscava os vegetais, recusando-se a comer direito.
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