to strike up
[phrase form: strike]
01
开始, 建立
to begin something, particularly a conversation or relationship
Transitive: to strike up sth
例子
The students struck up a study group to prepare for the upcoming exams.
学生们成立了一个学习小组，为即将到来的考试做准备。
At the party, he struck up a lively discussion with people from different backgrounds.
在聚会上，他与来自不同背景的人开始了一场热烈的讨论。
02
开始演奏, 奏起
to begin playing a musical instrument, typically referring to the start of a performance or music session
Transitive: to strike up a piece of music
例子
The band decided to strike up a lively tune to get the crowd energized.
乐队决定开始演奏一首活泼的曲子来让观众兴奋起来。
In the park, a group of friends spontaneously struck up a song around the campfire.
在公园里，一群朋友在篝火旁自发地唱起了一首歌。
