Related to word: pick
Phrasal Verb
to purchase something at a low price
廉价购入
I picked up this book at a great price from a second-hand store.
我在二手书店以便宜的价格买了这本书。
He picked up this computer during the sale.
他在特卖期间买了这台电脑。
She picked up some clothes cheaply during the clearance sale.
她在清仓大甩卖时便宜地买了一些衣服。
to contract an illness due to bacteria or a virus
感染病毒；染上疾病
He recently picked up the flu and has been feeling unwell.
他最近染上了流感，一直感到不适。
You are more likely to pick up viruses during this season.
在这个季节，你更容易感染病毒。
She picked up an illness due to contact with a sick person.
她因为接触了病人而染上了疾病。
to acquire a new skill or language through practice rather than formal instruction
藉由练习而掌握
He picked up French during his travels and can now speak it fluently.
他在旅行中学会了法语，现在可以流利地说了。
She picked up basic cooking skills by attending community classes.
她通过参加社区课程掌握了基本的烹饪技能。
I picked up programming quickly through online courses.
我通过在线课程很快学会了编程。
to discover interesting or useful information through someone or something
获知；知道
I picked up information about the performance from a friend.
我从朋友那里得知了表演的相关信息。
You can pick up the latest political news from the newspaper.
你可以从报纸上获取最新的政治新闻。
She picked up useful information about the new initiative at the meeting.
她在会议上获得了有关新倡议的有用信息。
to perceive and respond to something
觉察到；注意到
She picked up on the strange atmosphere in the room quickly.
她很快就察觉到房间里奇怪的气氛。
Sensitive people can pick up on changes in others' emotions quickly.
敏感的人能很快察觉到他人情绪的变化。
He realized he had started to pick up on small details in his surroundings.
他意识到自己已经开始注意到周围的小细节了。
(of electronic devices) to capture a signal
（电子仪器）接收到信号
This phone picks up signals very well.
这款手机接收信号非常好。
Our satellite receiver needs regular maintenance to ensure it can pick up signals.
我们的卫星接收器需要定期维护，以确保能够接收信号。
His new device allows me to pick up Wi-Fi signals anywhere.
他的新设备让我可以随时随地接收Wi-Fi信号。
to earn or obtain something beneficial, such as a prize, votes, or support
获取，赢得（如奖品、选票或支持）
She picked up many supporters through her volunteer work.
她通过志愿者工作赢得了许多支持者。
The candidate picked up quite a few votes during the campaign.
这位候选人在竞选期间获得了不少选票。
The event helped the organization pick up valuable funding.
这次活动帮助该组织获得了宝贵的资金。