drum
noun
Definitions of drum noun
instrument(乐器)
- A2Countable(可数名词)
a musical instrument, typically made with a stretched skin over a hollow frame, that is played by striking it with the hand or a stick
鼓
a bass drum / snare drum / timpani
低音鼓 / 小鼓 / 定音鼓
They danced rhythmically to the sound of the drums.
他们随着鼓声有节奏地跳舞。
The drummer in the band is very talented.
乐队中的鼓手非常有才华。
container(容器)
- Countable(可数名词)
a large, cylindrical container
圆桶
a barrel of oil
一桶石油
a five-gallon plastic barrel
一个五加仑的塑料桶
a container filled with radioactive waste
一个装有放射性废物的容器
- Countable(可数名词)
the rotating, hollow cylinder in a washing machine where clothes are placed for washing
（洗衣机的）滚筒
Place the clothes in the drum of the washing machine.
把衣服放进洗衣机的滚筒里。
The drum spins to clean the clothes.
滚筒旋转以清洗衣物。
This drum needs to be replaced.
这个滚筒需要更换。
verb
Definitions of drum verb
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to strike a surface repeatedly making a sound similar to a drum, or to cause something to make such a sound
敲打；敲击
She was drumming her fingers on the desk, showing her impatience.
她用手指在桌子上敲击，显示出她的不耐烦。
The heavy rain was drumming against the roof.
大雨敲打着屋顶。
The bird was drumming on the window.
那只鸟在窗户上敲击。
Idioms
- bang/beat the drum
To promote a belief or idea with great enthusiasm in order to gain support from others.
大力鼓吹
• The company is constantly beating the drum for their new product, hoping to create a buzz in the market.
公司不断为他们的新产品大力宣传，希望能在市场上引起轰动。
Phrasal Verbs of drum
- drum something up
to generate greater interest or support for something
激发兴趣；鼓励
• They are trying to drum up support for the new initiative.
他们正在努力为新倡议争取支持。
- drum something into someone
to instill knowledge or information into someone through repeated emphasis.
重复向某人灌输或教导（某事）
• The teacher drummed the importance of safety into the students.
老师不断向学生灌输安全的重要性。
- drum someone out of something
to compel an individual to depart from a position, organization, or group, typically due to unacceptable conduct
将某人开除；驱赶；迫使某人离开某地
• The player was drummed out of the team due to repeated mistakes.
由于屡次犯错，这名球员被球队开除了。