n.油水，(不正当的)外快，不义之财

原形：picking

The apple orchard was abundant with ripe fruit, making for easy pickings this season.
苹果园里满是成熟的果实，使得今年收获颇为轻松。
The abandoned house proved to be an easy pickings for the local burglars who quickly stripped it of valuables.
那座废弃的房子对当地窃贼来说简直是唾手可得的目标，他们迅速将其值钱物品洗劫一空。
The amateur hikers underestimated the difficulty of the trail, assuming the summit would be easy pickings.
这些业余徒步者低估了这条路线的难度，以为登顶易如反掌。
The new employee, fresh out of college, was seen as easy pickings for the office pranksters.
刚刚大学毕业的新员工被办公室里的捣蛋鬼视为易于捉弄的对象。
The unguarded jewelry store became a prime target for thieves, offering rich pickings for those bold enough to strike.
无人看守的珠宝店成了盗贼的主要目标，为那些胆大妄为之徒提供了丰厚的“猎物”。
In the job market, recent graduates often face tough competition, with experienced candidates being the preferred pickings for employers.
在就业市场中，应届毕业生常常面临激烈竞争，有经验的求职者往往成为雇主的首选。
The birdwatcher's guidebook highlighted several prime locations for spotting rare species, promising bountiful pickings for avid enthusiasts.
观鸟指南重点介绍了几个发现稀有物种的理想地点，为热衷于此的爱好者们带来了丰富的观测机会。
The struggling startup was an easy pickings for the tech giant, which swiftly acquired it at a bargain price.
那家陷入困境的初创公司对这家科技巨头来说是唾手可得的并购对象，后者迅速以低价将其收入囊中。
The well-stocked library was a bibliophile's paradise, offering endless pickings for readers of all interests and genres.
那座藏书丰富的图书馆是爱书人的天堂，为各有所好的读者提供了无尽的选择。
The fishing village enjoyed a bountiful summer, with the waters teeming with fish, providing ample pickings for the local fishermen.
这个渔村度过了一个丰饶的夏天，因为海水中鱼群密布，给当地的渔民带来了丰富的捕捞收获。