pluck
UK/plʌk/US
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Definitions
v.
To pull or pick something sharply; to remove feathers; to play a string instrument by pulling and releasing
猛拉，摘取；拔（毛）；拨（弦）
n.
Courage and determination in the face of difficulty; a sharp pull
勇气，胆量；猛拉
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpluckother
=pluck
Common Collocations
- 1.pluck up courage鼓起勇气
- 2.pluck the strings拨动琴弦
- 3.pluck feathers拔羽毛
- 4.pluck from从……摘取／拉出
Example Sentences
- 1.
She plucked a ripe apple from the branch and took a big bite.
- 2.
The guitarist plucked the strings gently, filling the room with soft music.
- 3.
He plucked up the courage to ask his boss for a raise.