Definitions
v. to choose someone or something from available options
挑选；选择
v. to remove fruit or flowers from a plant
采摘
n. a tool with a pointed metal head for breaking hard ground
镐；鹤嘴锄
Example
You can pick any colour for your new curtains.
新窗帘的颜色你可以随便选。
Schools should help students pick courses that match their interests rather than focus only on future earnings.
学校应帮助学生选择符合兴趣的课程，而不是只关注未来收入。
Collocations
- pick a winner
- pick fruit
- pick carefully
- take your pick
Word family
- picker (n.)
- picky (adj.)
Synonyms
- choose
- select
Usage tip
pick可指挑选或采摘；捡起通常用pick up。
FAQ
- What does pick mean?
- to choose someone or something from available options to remove fruit or flowers from a plant a tool with a pointed metal head for breaking hard ground
- How is pick pronounced?
- UK /pɪk/, US /pɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
