to pick at
[phrase form: pick]
01
挑剔, 吹毛求疵
to frequently criticize someone about small issues
例子
He has a tendency to pick at small mistakes in other people's work.
他有挑剔别人工作中小错误的倾向。
02
反复触摸, 拉扯
to touch or tug on something repeatedly
例子
Children often pick at stickers until they peel them off entirely.
孩子们经常拨弄贴纸，直到完全剥落。
03
挑着吃, 没胃口地吃
to eat only a small amount of food
例子
If you keep picking at your meals, you wo n't get enough nutrients.
如果你继续挑食，你将无法获得足够的营养。
