strike up

US /straɪk ʌp/

UK /straɪk ʌp/

1.

搭讪, 建立

to start a conversation or relationship with someone

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He always tries to strike up a conversation with strangers.

他总是试图和陌生人搭讪。

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They struck up a friendship during their trip.

他们在旅行中建立了友谊。

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begin initiate commence start

2.

奏起, 开始演奏

to start playing music

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The band struck up a lively tune.

乐队奏起了一支欢快的曲子。

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As soon as the clock struck noon, the bells struck up.

时钟一敲响正午，钟声就响起来了。

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play perform begin start

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strike striking strike out strike rate strike back go on strike strike a balance