something used to pluck the strings of a musical instrument, 1620s, from Latin plectrum, from Greek plektron "thing to strike with" (pick for a lyre, cock's spur, spear point, etc.), from plek-, root of plessein "to strike" (see plague (n.)).
实用例句
1. Finally, the strings are plucked with a plectrum.
,拥有26个可移动的品, 以琴拨演奏.
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2. This shamisen, originating in Okinawa, is a banjo - like three - stringed instrument that is played with a plectrum.
