jiǎn​lòu

nitpick

Senses

捡漏/ 撿漏 jiǎn​lòu nitpick

verb · to find fault or nitpick (dialectal usage)

他总是喜欢在别人的话里捡漏。

捡漏/ 撿漏 jiǎn​lòu repair roof

to repair a leaky roof

下雨前,他赶紧请人来把房顶捡漏。

捡漏/ 撿漏 jiǎn​lòu score bargain

to purchase a valuable item at a low price, especially when the seller is unaware of its true value (antiques slang)

他在古玩市场捡漏买到了一件真品。

捡漏/ 撿漏 jiǎn​lòu seize opportunity

to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity or someone else's mistake

前锋趁着对方防守失误,捡漏进了一球。

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