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The talent scout had to pick the best singer from a pool of hundreds of auditions to complete the band's lineup. El scout de talentos tuvo que elegir la mejor cantante desde una piscina de cientos de audiciones para completar el reparto del grupo.
2. look for and gather.
The farmer spent all morning picking wild berries in the forest to make jam for the winter. El agricultor pasó toda la mañana recogiendo bayas silvestres en el bosque para hacer mermelada para el invierno.
3. harass with constant criticism.
The teacher tends to pick apart her students' work, leaving them feeling discouraged and undervalued. La profesora tiene tendencia a analizar minuciosamente el trabajo de sus estudiantes, lo que les hace sentir desanimados y poco valorizados.
4. provoke.
The comedian's sarcastic remark picked at her insecurities, leaving her feeling embarrassed and frustrated. El comentario sarcástico del comediante púsose en sus inseguridades, dejándola sintiéndose avergonzada y frustrada.
5. remove in small bits.
The mechanic had to pick at the rusty bolts on the old car engine, taking care not to strip them further. El mecánico tuvo que picar en los pernos oxidados del motor de la vieja carrocería, con cuidado para no afeitarlos más.
6. remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits.
The farmer used a specialized tool to pick the seeds out of the freshly harvested wheat, leaving it clean and ready for storage. El agricultor utilizó una herramienta especializada para recoger las semillas de la trigo fresca cosechada, dejándola limpia y lista para el almacenamiento.
7. pilfer or rob.
The thief was accused of picking several valuables from the store, including jewelry and cash. Se acusó al ladron de haber robado varios objetos de valor del tienda, incluyendo joyas y efectivo.
8. pay for something.
She picked up the tab at the restaurant, treating her friends to dinner. Ella pagó la cuenta en el restaurante, tratando a sus amigos con una cena.
9. pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion.
The musician carefully picks the strings on her guitar to create a soothing melody. El músico selecciona con cuidado las cuerdas de su guitarra para crear una melodía tranquilizadora.
10. attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example.
The miner had to pick carefully at the rock face to extract the precious gems without causing any damage. El minero tuvo que picar con cuidado en la cara de roca para extraer los gemas preciosos sin causar daño alguno.
11. hit lightly with a picking motion.
The gentle pick of her fingers on the guitar strings created a soothing melody that filled the room. El suave piquito de sus dedos sobre las cuerdas del guitarra creó una melodía tranquilizadora que llenó la habitación.
12. eat intermittently.
As I was watching TV, I picked at the leftovers on my plate, snacking on bits of chicken and vegetables. Mientras miraba la televisión, recogí restos en mi plato, merendando trozos de pollo y verduras.
