大家好,今天我們分享一個非常有用且地道的表達——pick brains, 這個短語的含義不是指「挑選人才」,其正確的含義是:
pick (one's) brains 請教(某人)
I was picking Simon's brains about which computer to buy.
我正請教西蒙該買哪種電腦。
Maria wants to pick your brains about Freud and Jung. She wants to ask you what you know about them.
Maria想問你一些關於F和J的問題,她想問你關於他們你知道些什麼。
You should pick John's brain sometime. He knows all about car engines.
你有時候應該請教約翰,他知道一切關於汽車發動機的事情。
I've just started playing professionally , and I'd love to pick your brains for any tips you might have.
我剛剛開始打職業比賽,我想請教你一些建議。
Do you mind if I pick your brains? I need some fresh ideas.
你介意我請教你一些問題嗎?我需要一些新想法。