drum 也是一种乐器。表示演奏性的“打鼓”,通常用动词 play(虽然也可以用beat, bang,但不普通)。与 play the piano 的用不同,表示“打鼓”时,drum 还可以用复数。如:
He is learning how to play the drums. 他在学打鼓。
He plays the drums in a band. 他在一个乐队打鼓。
I thought my hearing was shagged because I play the drums. 我想因为打鼓,我的听力受损了。