pluckKK [ˈplʌk] ｜ /ˈplʌk/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
to pull or pull out sharply, usually with a plucking motion
She plucked a flower from the garden.
摘取；拔出
C2verb
to strip off the feathers of a bird or fowl
The farmer used pliers to pluck the feathers off the turkey before roasting it for Thanksgiving dinner.
拔毛；去羽
C2verb
to search for and gather something, often with effort
The hikers plucked wild berries from bushes as they climbed up the mountain.
C2verb
to sell or obtain something through energetic or underhanded activity
He plucked the new iPhone from the store despite having no money with him.
C2noun
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord, usually to make music or sound
The musician plucked the strings of the guitar to create a soothing melody.
C2noun
the quality of showing courage or determination, especially in difficult or undesirable situations
Despite facing financial difficulties, Jane showed great pluck by starting her own business and working hard to make it successful.
C2verb
to rip off or ask an unreasonable price
The street vendor tried to pluck me by quoting a price three times higher than the market rate for the same product.