The Open Dictionary

pick someone/something off

Related to word: pick

Phrasal Verb

Definition (選擇)

  1. to select the most outstanding person or item from a group.

    從一群中挑選出最優秀的對象

    • During the intense competition, she was picked off by the judges as the best contestant.

      在激烈的比賽中，她被評委挑選為最佳參賽者。

    • We need to pick off the most suitable candidates from this group of applicants.

      我們需要從這群申請者中挑選出最合適的候選人。

    • Among all the works, his painting was picked off as the most creative.

      在所有作品中，他的畫作被選為最具創意的。

Definition (射擊)

  1. to target and shoot a specific individual, animal, or vehicle from among a group.

    選擇性地瞄準擊中

    • The sniper was able to precisely pick off any target.

      狙擊手能夠精準地瞄準任何目標。

    • He carefully picked off his prey while in the forest.

      他在森林中小心翼翼地瞄準了他的獵物。

    • The police successfully picked off the suspect's vehicle during the chase.

      警方在追捕過程中成功地擊中了嫌疑人的車輛。