1. to choose or select something
挑選，選擇
Pick a card from the deck.
從牌堆裡挑一張牌。
She picked the blue dress for the party.
她為派對挑選了那件藍色洋裝。
Pick Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
pick
verb
快速理解
What does "Pick" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Pick"?
「pick」主要表示選擇、採摘或使用工具進行挑選的動作。
- 1
選擇
EN: to choose or select something
翻譯: 挑選、選擇
- 2
採摘
EN: to take flowers, fruit, etc. from a plant or tree
翻譯: 採摘（花朵、水果等）
- 3
用尖物挑
EN: to use a pointed tool or your fingers to remove small pieces
翻譯: 用尖物剔、挖、挑
- 4
開啟鎖具
EN: to open a lock with a tool other than a key
翻譯: （用工具）撬開、打開（鎖）
小提醒：注意「pick」和「choose」的細微差別。「pick」通常用於從有限選項中挑出一個，帶有「挑選出來」的動作感；「choose」則更側重於經過思考後的決定，範圍可能更廣。
發音（How to Pronounce "Pick" in English）
How to pronounce "Pick" in English?"Pick" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Pick" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Pick"?How does "Pick" change by context?
2. to remove something from a plant or tree using your fingers
採摘，摘取
We went to the farm to pick strawberries.
我們去農場採草莓。
He picked a flower for his mother.
他為母親摘了一朵花。
3. to start a fight or argument with someone
挑起（爭執、爭吵）
He's always trying to pick a fight with his brother.
他總是試圖找他哥哥吵架。
Don't pick an argument with the teacher.
別跟老師爭論。
4. to unlock something using a thin piece of metal or wire
（用工具）撬開，開鎖
The thief picked the lock and entered the house.
小偷撬開鎖進入了房子。
He learned how to pick a lock from a YouTube video.
他從YouTube影片學會了如何開鎖。
5. to play a stringed instrument by plucking the strings
彈撥（弦樂器）
He picked the guitar strings gently.
他輕輕地撥動吉他弦。
She's learning how to pick the banjo.
她正在學習如何彈撥班卓琴。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Pick"?How to make natural sentences with "Pick"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| pick + noun | 挑選（某物） | She picked a book from the shelf. (她從書架上挑了一本書。) |
| pick + noun + from/out of + noun | 從…中挑選 | He picked the red apple from the basket. (他從籃子裡挑出了那個紅蘋果。) |
| pick + person/thing + as + noun | 挑選…作為… | They picked him as team captain. (他們選他當隊長。) |
| pick + between/among + noun(s) | 在…之間選擇 | You have to pick between the two options. (你必須在兩個選項中做出選擇。) |
| pick + up + noun | 撿起；接載 | Can you pick up that pen? (你能把那支筆撿起來嗎？) |
| pick + noun + up | 撿起（某物）；接載（某人） | I'll pick you up at seven. (我七點來接你。) |
| pick + at + noun | 挑食；小口地吃 | The child just picked at his food. (那孩子只是挑著食物吃。) |
| pick + on + person | 找（某人）麻煩；欺負 | Don't pick on your little brother. (別欺負你弟弟。) |
| pick + out + noun | 挑選出；辨認出 | She picked out a dress for the party. (她為派對挑選了一件洋裝。) |
| pick + through + noun | 仔細翻找 | We had to pick through the rubble. (我們必須在瓦礫堆中仔細翻找。) |
用法說明
How is "Pick" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Pick"?
pick doing vs pick to do
- pick doing 通常用於描述一個具體、習慣性或正在進行的選擇或活動。
- pick to do 則常用於描述一個特定的、一次性的選擇，或是在特定條件下（如與
would連用）表達偏好。 - 在美式英語中，兩者有時可互換，但 pick doing 更強調活動本身，而 pick to do 更強調選擇的動作或意圖。 EN: She always picks watching a movie over going out. 翻譯: 她總是選擇看電影，而不是出門。
EN:For my birthday, I would pick to have a quiet dinner at home.
翻譯:如果是我的生日，我會選擇在家裡安靜地吃頓晚餐。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述習慣性或偏好的具體活動時用 pick doing，而在假設或特定情境下表達選擇意願時，則常用 pick to do（尤其是與 would 連用時）。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Pick" and similar words?How to choose "Pick" vs alternatives?
pick vs choose
「pick」較隨意、快速，常用於具體物品；「choose」則更正式、深思熟慮，適用於重大決定。
pick vs select
「pick」較口語、隨性；「select」更正式、系統化，常用於技術或正式場合。
pick vs elect
「pick」泛指一般選擇；「elect」特指透過投票選舉人或擔任職位。
口語用法
How is "Pick" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Pick"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，口語中常用 "pick" 來簡潔表達選擇的動作。 EN: So I was like, "Just pick one already!" 翻譯: 所以我就說：「你就趕快選一個啦！」
EN:He goes, "If I had to pick, I'd say the blue one."
翻譯:他就說：「如果一定要我選，我會選藍色的。」
語氣強調
在對話中，常透過重音或拉長音節來強調 "pick"，表達不耐煩、無奈或凸顯選擇的困難。 EN: You can pi-i-ck any seat you want. 翻譯: 你–可–以–隨–便–選–個位子坐啦。
EN:Well, you picked this restaurant, not me!
翻譯:哼，這間餐廳是你選的，可不是我選的！
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，"pick" 或其相關片語可能作為口語中的填充詞，爭取思考時間。 EN: Let me see... pick... pick... okay, I'll go with option B. 翻譯: 讓我想想…選…選…好吧，我選方案B。
EN:It's hard to, you know, pick a favorite right off the bat.
翻譯:這很難，你知道，馬上就選出一個最喜歡的。
正式寫作注意：上述帶有語氣延長、口語填充或直接引述對話結構的用法，在學術論文、正式報告或商業文件中應避免使用。正式文體應使用更標準、完整的表達，如 "select", "choose", 或 "make a selection"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Pick"?What fixed phrases with "Pick" should I remember?
pick up
pick up [object]
撿起；拿起；學會；接（某人）
pick out
pick out [object]
挑選出；辨認出
pick at
pick at [object]
（無食慾地）小口吃；挑剔
pick on
pick on [someone]
找碴；欺負
pick apart
pick apart [object/argument]
仔細分析並批評；拆解
pick and choose
pick and choose
精挑細選；挑三揀四
pick up the tab
pick up the tab (for something)
付帳；承擔費用
pick someone's brain
pick [someone]'s brain
向某人請教；徵詢某人的意見
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Pick"?Which "Pick" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need to pick one between these two options.
✓I need to choose between these two options.
「pick」和「choose」都表示選擇，但「choose」更常用於正式或重大的決定，或在兩者之間做選擇時（常與 between 連用）。「pick」則較口語，常用於從多個選項中挑選一個具體的物件。
×I picked up it from the floor.
✓I picked it up from the floor.
當動詞片語「pick up」的受詞是代名詞（it, them, him 等）時，代名詞必須放在動詞和介系詞/副詞之間。若受詞是名詞，則可放在中間或後面（pick up the book / pick the book up）。
×The committee will pick the candidate next week.
✓The committee will select the candidate next week.
在正式或書面語境中（如會議、報告、學術寫作），「select」比「pick」更為恰當。「pick」在正式場合可能顯得不夠莊重。
×Don't pick your nose in public.
✓Don't pick your nose in public.
此句本身正確，但常被誤解為「pick」在此是「選擇」的意思。實際上「pick one's nose」是固定片語，意為「挖鼻孔」。學習者需注意「pick」在不同片語中有特定含義，並非總是「選擇」。
×She went to the orchard to pick.
✓She went to the orchard to pick apples.
動詞「pick」在表示「採摘」時是及物動詞，通常需要一個受詞（如水果、花朵）。除非上下文已清楚表明採摘的對象，否則不應單獨使用。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Pick"?What are tense/participle forms of "Pick"?
picks(3rd_singular)picking(present_participle)picked(past)picked(past_participle)