"strike up" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 開始（談話/友誼）- 建立（友誼）- 演奏（音樂）

Definition

通常指開始某事，尤其是談話、友誼或音樂。常用來表示主動與人交談或開始播放音樂。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於非正式場合，常與 conversation、friendship、band 等搭配。強調主動開始。不用於運動等身體動作的“開始”。

Examples

He tried to strike up a conversation with her at the bus stop.

他試圖在公車站跟她**開始**聊天。

It's not easy to strike up a friendship when you're new in town.

剛到新的城市時，**建立**友誼不容易。

The band will strike up at seven o'clock sharp.

樂隊會在七點整**開始演奏**。

She always manages to strike up interesting conversations with strangers.

她總能和陌生人**聊起**有趣的話題。

After a few jokes, they struck up a friendship that lasted for years.

幾句玩笑後，他們**建立**了持續多年的友誼。

If you ever feel lonely, just strike up a chat with someone nearby.

如果你感到孤單，就**和**身邊的人**聊聊**吧。