大家好，今天我们分享一个非常有用且地道的表达——pick brains, 这个短语的含义不是指“挑选人才”，其正确的含义是：

pick (one's) brains 请教（某人）

I was picking Simon's brains about which computer to buy.

我正请教西蒙该买哪种电脑。

Maria wants to pick your brains about Freud and Jung. She wants to ask you what you know about them.

Maria想问你一些关于F和J的问题，她想问你关于他们你知道些什么。

You should pick John's brain sometime. He knows all about car engines.

你有时候应该请教约翰，他知道一切关于汽车发动机的事情。

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I've just started playing professionally , and I'd love to pick your brains for any tips you might have.

我刚刚开始打职业比赛，我想请教你一些建议。

Do you mind if I pick your brains? I need some fresh ideas.

你介意我请教你一些问题吗？我需要一些新想法。