A freshwater fish with large scales, often kept in ponds. To complain repeatedly about small or unimportant faults.

carp

/kɑːp/ · /kɑːrp/

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鲤鱼

Definitions

n. A freshwater fish with large scales, often kept in ponds.

鲤鱼

v. To complain repeatedly about small or unimportant faults.

挑刺；吹毛求疵

We watched a large carp swimming beneath the bridge.

我们看着一条大鲤鱼在桥下游动。

Introducing carp into new habitats can disturb aquatic ecosystems by increasing sediment and reducing water clarity.

将鲤鱼引入新栖息地可能增加水中泥沙、降低水体透明度，从而扰乱水生生态系统。

鱼名复数通常仍为carp；动词常接at。

What does carp mean?: A freshwater fish with large scales, often kept in ponds. To complain repeatedly about small or unimportant faults.
How is carp pronounced?: UK /kɑːp/, US /kɑːrp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.