I was just picking up some old tax receipts.我过来拿一下以前的税务收据

pick up得到,收集

I pick up a leaflet about the care of teeth.

我拿起一张宣传保护牙齿的传单。

I'll call by and pick up my tools.

我会顺便过来取我的工具。

Oh. Well, I'll call him and tell him I'll keep my ears open.那我打电话跟他说我会留意的

keep one's ears open留心听

You can often pick up useful tips if you keep your ears open.

你如果随时留心听，便可以得到有用的秘密消息。

I will keep my ears open for you.

我会竖起耳朵给你听着的。

Um, Ezra called and left me a message.以斯拉打电话来给我留了言

leave a message留个话

Would you like to leave a message(for him)?

你要不要（给他）留个话儿?

I will leave a message with the receptionist.

我会给前台小姐留个口信。