英語說文解字:“Pick up”的使用
“Pick up”是很常被使用的一組動詞片語,使用得當的話,能增進自身的
英語溝通能力。以下列出數種常見的用法:
1. Pick something up/pick up something
這是多數學習者最早接觸到的用法,意為撿拾起某物,如:
He found the slot on the floor and picked it up.
註:slot (n.)紙條
也可指領取某物,如:
I will leave the file at the reception counter so you can come any time and pick it up.
2. Pick up the phone
拿起話筒;接電話,如:
He hesitated for a moment but still picked up the phone.
3. Pick up someone
開車去接某人,通常用於邀請的社交情境,如:
How about I pick you up at 7?
4. Pick up a language/skill
學會某種語言或技能,通常指透過非正規的方式,如:
He picked up some Finish while working in Finland.
5. Pick up speed
加速,通常用於描述交通工具,常見於英式英語,如:
Our train began to pick up speed once we left the urban area.
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