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Pick out Meaning in English

expression

ˈpɪk/ /ˈaʊt
PIK-owt
pˈɪk/ /ˈaʊt
PIK-owt

释义

To choose or identify something or someone from a group, often by distinguishing it from others.

用法与细微差别

Informal, mostly used for making selections from a set (e.g., clothes, people). Can also mean identifying something/one in a group or picture. Common with 'pick out clothes', 'pick out a tune'. Not the same as 'pick up' (to grab/lift) or 'pick on' (to bully).

例句

Can you pick out your favorite shirt?

basic

She picked out a book from the shelf.

basic

Can you pick out the apple from these fruits?

basic

I can't pick out his voice in this noisy room.

natural

She quickly picked out the matching socks from the pile.

natural

He taught himself to pick out tunes on the piano.

natural