
drum
词源
源自中古荷兰语 'tromme' 或中古低地德语 'trumme',可能与拟声词有关,模仿鼓的声音。
noun
❶ 一种打击乐器,通常由中空的圆柱体和紧绷的膜组成,用手或鼓槌敲击发声。
“He played the drum in the school band.”
(他在学校乐队里打鼓。)
“The sound of the drum echoed through the valley.”
(鼓声在山谷中回荡。)
❶ 圆柱形的容器,通常用于储存液体或散装物品,如油、化学品等。
“The oil was stored in a large metal drum.”
(石油储存在一个大金属桶里。)
“He rolled the empty drum to the storage area.”
(他把空桶滚到储藏区。)
verb
❶ 用手指或物体连续敲击某物,发出类似鼓声的节奏。
“He drummed his fingers on the table impatiently.”
(他不耐烦地用手指在桌子上敲击。)
“The rain drummed against the window all night.”
(雨整夜敲打着窗户。)
❶ 反复强调或灌输某种思想或信息,使人记住。
“The teacher drummed the importance of punctuality into the students.”
(老师反复向学生强调守时的重要性。)
“Parents drum safety rules into their children's heads.”
(父母反复向孩子灌输安全规则。)
常见短语
drum up — 努力争取或激发某种支持、兴趣或业务,通常通过积极的宣传或行动。
“The salesman tried to drum up interest in the new product.”
(销售员努力激发人们对新产品的兴趣。)
drum out — 公开驱逐或开除某人,通常是因为不光彩的行为。
“The officer was drummed out of the army for misconduct.”
(这名军官因行为不端被军队开除。)