"take up a collection" in Chinese (Simplified)
募捐
Definition
向一个群体请求捐款,通常是为了特定目的,比如帮助有需要的人或支持某个事业。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个短语偏正式,常用于集体场合如会议、教堂、学校,并多为口语表达。常用于慈善、丧事或社区帮助。不要与一般“收钱”混淆,后者不一定用于捐赠。
Examples
We will take up a collection for the children's hospital.
我们要为儿童医院**募捐**。
They decided to take up a collection to help the family.
他们决定为这个家庭**募捐**。
Who will take up a collection during the meeting?
谁会在会议上**募捐**?
Let’s take up a collection for Sarah since she’s in the hospital.
我们为莎拉**募捐**吧,她现在住院了。
Everyone agreed to take up a collection after the teacher’s announcement.
老师宣布后,大家都同意要**募捐**。
We usually take up a collection at the end of the event for charity.
我们通常在活动结束时**募捐**,用于慈善。