"scrape up" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 湊齐（钱、资源）
• 勉强筹集

Definition

通常指艰难地收集或筹集一些东西，特别是钱或资源。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语, 常指钱或资源，强调筹集过程中的困难和努力。不等同于“collect”。

Examples

I had to scrape up enough money to buy a ticket.

我不得不**湊齊**足夠的錢來買票。

Can you scrape up some volunteers for the event?

你能**湊齊**一些志愿者参加这个活动吗？

They managed to scrape up a team for the tournament.

他们设法**凑齐**了一支参赛队。

She finally scraped up enough courage to speak in public.

她终于**鼓起了**勇气公开发言。

If we all pitch in, maybe we can scrape up the money by Friday.

如果大家都出一份力，也许我们能在周五前**湊齐**这笔钱。

After months of saving, he managed to scrape up enough for a used car.

几个月存钱后，他终于**凑够**了买二手车的钱。