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nitpick

  • created sense approved 捡漏/撿漏 · jiǎn​lòu · nitpick

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    nitpick

    to find fault or nitpick (dialectal usage)

    他总是喜欢在别人的话里捡漏。

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  • created sense approved 捡漏/撿漏 · jiǎn​lòu · repair roof

    捡漏 / 撿漏

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    repair roof

    to repair a leaky roof

    下雨前,他赶紧请人来把房顶捡漏。

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  • created sense approved 捡漏/撿漏 · jiǎn​lòu · score bargain

    捡漏 / 撿漏

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    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。

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  • created sense approved 捡漏/撿漏 · jiǎn​lòu · seize opportunity

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    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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