"take up a collection" in Chinese (Traditional)
募捐
Definition
向一羣人請求捐款,通常是為了特定目的,例如幫助需要幫助的人或支持一個事業。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這個片語是較為正式,多用在集體場合如會議、教堂或學校,多為口語。常見於慈善、喪禮或社區幫助場合。別和一般的“收錢”混淆,後者不一定是捐贈用途。
Examples
We will take up a collection for the children's hospital.
我們要為兒童醫院**募捐**。
They decided to take up a collection to help the family.
他們決定為這個家庭**募捐**。
Who will take up a collection during the meeting?
誰會在會議上**募捐**?
Let’s take up a collection for Sarah since she’s in the hospital.
我們為莎拉**募捐**吧,她現在住院了。
Everyone agreed to take up a collection after the teacher’s announcement.
老師宣佈後,大家都同意要**募捐**。
We usually take up a collection at the end of the event for charity.
我們通常在活動結束時**募捐**,做慈善。