词汇 | strike up |
释义 | Idiom strike upstrike up (something) to begin something.She struck up a relationship with an artist soon after she arrived in Paris.We walk into the room and a brass band strikes up a rendition of "Parker's Mood."I was hoping he'd strike up a conversation. Phr V strike up strikes, striking, struck strike up sth to start a conversation or relationship with someoneoften + withI struck up a conversation with the guy who works behind the bar.He met her in '65 and struck up a friendship that was to last many years. strike up (sth) to start to play a piece of musicThen a regimental band with bagpipes struck up the national anthem.A jazz band struck up and people started to dance. strike up (something)To initiate, instigate, or begin something. I saw you striking up a conversation with Jack—what did you two discuss? You might be able to strike up a deal with her if you mention your father's connection to the business. The detective and the con man struck up a unique friendship. strike something upto begin something; to cause something to begin. (Typically, the playing of a band, a conversation, or a friendship.) We tried to strike a conversation up—to no avail. I struck up a conversation with Molly. strike upv. 1. To initiate or begin some conversation or relationship: They often see each other on the bus, but neither of them ever strikes up a conversation. My best friend and I struck it up while working together in the Peace Corps. 2. To reach some agreement: You might be able to get a discount if you strike up a deal with the storekeeper. 3. To start to play or sing something: A few of the musicians struck up a waltz. Everybody got up to dance once the band struck up. 4. To cause something to start to play or sing: Strike up the orchestra and let the celebration begin! |
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