to pick off
[phrase form: pick]
01
撕下, 快速移除
to quickly and sharply remove something
例子
He picked the sticker off his new book.
他撕下了新书上的贴纸。
Make sure you pick off any damaged fruit from the tree.
确保你从树上摘掉任何损坏的水果。
02
逐个瞄准射击, 有系统地清除
to target and shoot individuals one after another
例子
They picked the guards off before entering the building.
他们在进入大楼之前逐个击毙了警卫。
In the video game, players often try to pick off opponents one by one.
在视频游戏中，玩家经常试图逐个击倒对手。
03
逐个解决, 一个一个处理
to deal with challenges, tasks, or opponents one by one
例子
Before the exam, he decided to pick off topics he found difficult.
考试前，他决定逐个解决他觉得困难的题目。
The company picked off its competition through a series of smart acquisitions.
该公司通过一系列聪明的收购逐个击败了竞争对手。
