"pick away" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈpɪk/ /əˈweɪ

PIK-uh-WAY

UK

pˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ

PIK-uh-WAY

释义

To remove or work at something slowly and in small amounts, often by picking with fingers or a tool. It often means making slow progress by repeatedly picking at something.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpɪk/ /əˈweɪ

英式英语

pˈɪk/ /ɐwˈeɪ

简化发音

美式

PIK-uh-WAY

英式

PIK-uh-WAY

语境中听

She likes to pick away at the sticker until it comes off.

The birds pick away at seeds on the ground.

He picked away at his food but didn’t finish it.

I tried to pick away at the dried paint, but it wouldn't come off.