carp

kɑ:p

GRE Collins 2

n. the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised
n. any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

n. 鲤鱼
vi. 吹毛求疵, 挑剔

Collins 星级

10,893

BNC 频率

16,653

使用频率

carp 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以理解为与鱼类相关的词汇。可以联想到carp是鲤鱼的一种。

例句

1. I saw a big carp swimming in the pond.

我看到一条大鲤鱼在池塘里游泳。

2. Carp are often kept in backyard ponds for decoration.

鲤鱼常被养在后院的池塘里作为装饰。

3. Many people enjoy fishing for carp during the summer.

许多人喜欢在夏天钓鲤鱼。