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单词 drum something up
释义

drum something up

Attempt to obtain something by canvassing or soliciting: the organizers are hoping to drum up support from local businesses...
  • He said that once sufficient public support was drummed up, the organization would file a class action suit against the government if it continued to refuse to reverse its policy.
  • Very little prior knowledge is needed to read this book - but I do presuppose some interest on the part of the reader rather than trying to drum it up myself.
  • We are launching it on the market this week and hope that it drums up interest in the property.

Synonyms

round up, gather, collect;
summon, obtain, get, attract;
canvass, solicit, petition, bid for
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