litter picking
noun [ U ] UK (also litter-picking) uk/ˈlɪt.ə ˌpɪk.ɪŋ/ us/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ ˌpɪk.ɪŋ/ (US litter cleanup)
(去公共场所)捡拾垃圾
the activity of going around a public place picking up litter (= small pieces of rubbish lying on the ground)
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。
- More examples
- 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.