1·The war drum is beating.
战鼓敲响了。
—— 《新英汉大辞典》
2·But let's be realistic — while it's always nice to date someone who is charismatic and well-versed, it's something quite different to date a woman who beats the opinionated war drum.
让我们现实点——虽然与富有魅力和精通事物的人约会是美好的，但是与自以为是的女人约会就是另外一件事了。
3·The others, including James “Doc” Bradley, whose son's book is the basis for the film, are sent home to drum up enthusiasm for war bonds.
其他三个被送回国土来鼓动民众积极购买战争国债，其中包括James “Doc” Bradley，影片就是根据他儿子的小说改编的。
4·Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, the spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, the royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious war!
永别了，长嘶的骏马、锐厉的号角、惊魂的鼙鼓、刺耳的横笛、庄严的大旗和一切战阵上的威仪！
5·Controversy always helps sales, and the recording, with its war dance, and rhythmic drum beat, quickly gave McGraw his first country number 1 record and broke into13 the pop Top 20.
争议总是有助于作品的销售，这支带有战舞和节奏鲜明的鼓声作品迅速使麦克劳拥有了第一张全美最热门唱片，并进入流行金曲榜前20名。