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pickup

/ˈpɪkˌʌp/ /ˈpɪkʌp/

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noun

拾音器，传感器。

An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

Examples :

"The guitarist replaced the old pickup on his electric guitar, hoping for a clearer sound. "

吉他手更换了电吉他上的旧拾音器，希望音色能更清晰。

electronics music sound device technology electric machine technical

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noun

皮卡，小型货车

A pickup truck.

Examples :

"My dad drove his old pickup truck to the hardware store. "

我爸爸开着他那辆旧皮卡去了五金店。

vehicle machine

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临时的，随意组成的

(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.

Examples :

"At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."

午饭的时候我们打了一场临时组队的冰球比赛。

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noun

搭讪，勾搭，猎艳。

An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.

Examples :

"He had a confident pickup with a girl he saw at the library, hoping to get her phone number. "

他很有自信地在图书馆搭讪了一个女孩，希望要到她的电话号码。

communication entertainment human sex society style attitude action language

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猎物, 目标。

A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.

Examples :

"The new student's friendly pickup lines at the school dance were very effective. "

那个新生在学校舞会上用的搭讪话术很有效，成功钓到了不少猎物。

sex person human

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noun

接球，触地反弹球。

In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.

Examples :

"The batter's quick pickup of the ball allowed him to throw out the runner at first base. "

打者迅速接住触地反弹球，使他能够将一垒上的跑者封杀出局。

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noun

道具，能量增强。

An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.

Examples :

"The game character found a pickup that increased its health points. "

游戏角色找到一个道具，增加了它的生命值。

item game technology computing electronics

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noun

席位争夺，赢得席位

The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain

Examples :

"The returns from the election show Apple Party candidate Jane Doe has made a pickup in the district of City West defeating Orange Party Incumbent Joe Smith"

选举结果显示，苹果党的候选人简·多伊在西城选区成功争夺席位，击败了橙党的现任议员乔·史密斯。

politics government

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接听电话，拿起电话。

The act of answering a telephone.

Examples :

"My mom's pickup of the phone was quick; she answered immediately. "

我妈妈接电话的速度很快，她立刻就接听了。

communication technology device electronics

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补拍镜头，补镜头。

A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.

Examples :

"The director needed a pickup shot of the teacher smiling at the class to show the positive atmosphere. "

导演需要补拍一个老师对着班级微笑的镜头，来展现积极的课堂氛围。

media entertainment technical

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接送，收取。

The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.

Examples :

"The school bus's pickup is at 8:00 a.m. "

校车早上八点来接人。