carp

US /kɑːrp/
UK /kɑːrp/
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鲤鱼

a large freshwater fish, Cyprinus carpio, of the carp family Cyprinidae, native to Europe and Asia, often bred for food or sport

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We caught a large carp in the lake.
我们在湖里捕到了一条大鲤鱼。
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Carp are known for their resilience and adaptability.
鲤鱼以其韧性和适应性而闻名。
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抱怨, 挑剔

complain or find fault continually, typically about trivial matters

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She's always carping about the weather.
她总是抱怨天气。
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He tends to carp at every little mistake.
他倾向于对每一个小错误都吹毛求疵。
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