In early conventions, delegates were hand picked by party bosses and could vote on the candidate of their choice, but the process could be a little messy, often requiring dozens of ballots to select a nominee.

在早期的大会中，代表是由政党的领导亲自挑出来的，他可以为他的候人投票，但过程可能有点复杂，通需要几十张票才能出一被提名。

One day, a very beautiful and elegant hand picked up the teapot.

有一天，一美丽、优雅的手拿起茶壶。

The count was weakened by the loss of blood and was more drowsy than asleep; his hands picked the counterpane and tried to draw it over him.

伯爵因失血而虚弱，昏昏欲睡。他的手拿起被单，想把它盖在身上。

Just then he heard someone outside singing a ribald song, so he washed his hands, picked up his monk staff, and hurried off to see who was singing.

就在这时，他听到外面有人唱着一首下流歌曲，于是他洗了手，拿起僧杖，急忙跑去看看是谁在唱歌。