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词汇 pickthank
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pickthank n.

also pick-thank, c. 1500, "an officious fellow who does what he is not asked to do for the sake of gaining favor, a parasite or toady," from phrase pick thanks "procure consideration or favor by servile or underhanded means" (early 15c.); see pick (v.) + thanks.

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