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英語說文解字:"pick up" (已更新)
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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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