strike up

We immediately struck up a lively conversation.

我立即愉快地交谈起来。

She struck up a folk melody on the piano.

她开始用钢琴演奏那首民歌。

This is how I struck up an acquaintance with her.

我就是这样和她结为友。

They struck up a friendship on their tour of Egypt.

他是在埃及游览时成为友。

As the actors began putting on their makeup,the band struck up a tune.

演员开始化装时,乐队奏起乐曲。

Not exactly. It means we strike up a rental agreement, and if you violate that you are out on your keester.

不完全是，我个租房合同，如果你违反合同，那就请你开路。噢，我没那个意思。