to pick at
[phrase form: pick]
01
挑剔, 吹毛求疵
to frequently criticize someone about small issues
例子
Critics always seem to pick at her performances no matter how well she does.
无论她表现得多好，评论家们似乎总是对她的表演吹毛求疵。
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
It 's not good to pick at scabs; it might lead to scars.
抠痂不好; 它可能会导致疤痕。
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
She just picked at her food during dinner, claiming she was n't hungry.
晚餐时她只是挑着吃了几口，声称自己不饿。
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。
