muster
/ˈmʌstə/ · /ˈmʌstər/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5758 in the learning path
鼓起；积聚
Definitions
v. Gather the courage, strength, or support needed to do something.
鼓起；积聚
v. Bring people together, especially for military duties.
集合；召集
n. A gathering of people, especially soldiers, for inspection or duty.
集合；集结
Example
I finally mustered the courage to ask for help.
我终于鼓起勇气寻求帮助。
Local authorities must muster sufficient public support before introducing major changes to urban transport systems.
地方政府在对城市交通系统作出重大调整之前，必须争取足够的公众支持。
Collocations
- muster the courage
- muster support
- muster strength
- pass muster
Synonyms
- gather
- summon
Usage tip
muster courage指鼓起勇气；pass muster指合格。
FAQ
- What does muster mean?
- Gather the courage, strength, or support needed to do something. Bring people together, especially for military duties. A gathering of people, especially soldiers, for inspection or duty.
- How is muster pronounced?
- UK /ˈmʌstə/, US /ˈmʌstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
