We learnt fast that there was no future in hanging around British, Swedish, or German boats. No pickings there.我们很快就意识到在英国人、瑞典人和德国人的船上闲荡是徒劳的。那里没有什么好处可捞。

easy pickings for thieves对窃贼来说唾手可得的钱财

A lone seabird swooped in low overhead, scenting future pickings.一只海鸟嗅到有剩食可以享用, 从空中俯冲下来。