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drum

UK/drʌm/US
A1

Definitions

n.

A percussion instrument with a hollow body and a membrane stretched across one or both ends; a large cylindrical container.

鼓;大圆桶

v.

To beat a drum; to tap repeatedly; to instill something through constant repetition.

击鼓;反复敲击;反复灌输

Root Breakdown

Native English
drumother
=drum

Common Collocations

  • 1.drum set鼓套装
  • 2.steel drum钢桶
  • 3.bass drum低音鼓

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The drummer played the drums with incredible speed and precision throughout the concert.

  • 2.

    He drums his fingers nervously on the table whenever he feels anxious.

  • 3.

    The oil was stored in large drums that could hold up to fifty gallons.

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