peck1 /pek/ verb 1 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]HBB if a bird pecks something or pecks at something, it makes quick repeated movements with its beak to try to eat part of it, make a hole in it etc 〔鸟〕啄,啄食peck at birds pecking at breadcrumbs on the pavement 在人行道上啄食面包屑的鸟儿
→4 See picture of 见图 BITE 1 2 peck somebody on the cheek/forehead etc KISSto kiss someone quickly and lightly 匆匆地轻吻某人的面颊/额头等 She pecked her father lightly on the cheek. 她匆匆轻吻了一下父亲的面颊。
peck somebody on the cheek/forehead etc• He pecked her on the cheek.
3 peck at something phrasal verbphr v DFto eat only a little bit of a meal because you are not interested in it or not hungry 吃一点点〔因不喜欢或不饿〕 She pecked at her food in silence. 她默默地吃了几小口。