picking
Произношение: [ˈpɪkɪŋ]
Слово
Контекст: «action»
(verb) to select or choose something from a group. It's like when you see a basket of apples and you take one to eat. You are picking an apple.
Пример
I am picking flowers from the garden this afternoon.
Пример
He is not picking any toys from the table; they are all still there.
Пример
Which fruit are you picking from the bowl?
Контекст: «activity»
(noun) the act of selecting or gathering things, like fruits or flowers. If you go to a farm and collect berries, you are doing apple picking.
Пример
My family loves going apple picking in the fall.
Пример
We didn't go pumpkin picking this year, so we missed out on the fun.
Пример
Are you looking forward to picking pumpkins this weekend?
Контекст: «decision making»
(verb) to find out or choose a particular option, like when you are deciding on a team or a game. If you are picking a player for your team, you are deciding who will join you.
Пример
She is picking her friends to be on her team.
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He isn't picking anyone to join; he wants to play alone.
Пример
Who are you picking for your group project?
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