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litter picking noun[ U ] UK(alsolitter-picking)uk /ˈlɪt.ə ˌpɪk.ɪŋ/ us /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ ˌpɪk.ɪŋ/(USlitter cleanup) the activity of going around a public place picking up litter(= small pieces of rubbish lying on the ground) : (去公共场所)捡拾垃圾 Those who can't afford the price of a ticket can obtain a pass in exchange for mucking in with jobs such as litter picking.那些买不起票的人可以通过做捡拾垃圾等工作来换取一张通行证。 Bin bags and litter picking sticks will be provided.将提供垃圾袋和捡拾垃圾的棍子。 The punishment included up to seven hours a week of community work, such as decorating and litter-picking.惩罚包括每周七小时的社区工作,比如装修和捡垃圾。 He turned up for an interview for an office job – with litter picking on his CV. By doing the litter picking, they can slowly see the place improving and they've started to have pride in where they live. Duties included litter picking and sweeping sand from the prom back onto the beach. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Cleaning & tidying places & things adjust airing bed bioremediation clean something out dust dusting freshen (someone/something) up going-over Hoover muck sandblast smarten (someone/something) up spiff someone/something up spit spit and polishidiom spring-clean spruce tidy valet |