play

美 [pleɪ]英 [pleɪ]
  • v.玩;发挥(作用);播放;扮角色,扮演,表演;玩耍;应付,处理;触,带,踢,击(球);上演;(在运动队中)担当,充任;走(子);弹拨,吹奏(乐器);参加比赛;捉弄;(为玩耍)假装;戏弄;出牌;闪烁;假扮;喷涌;派…出场
  • n.游戏;比赛;活动;玩耍;戏剧;间隙;娱乐;剧本;比赛中的表现;轻快变幻的动作;比赛中的动作

过去式: played 现在分词: playing 过去分词: played 第三人称单数: plays

playplay

verb

儿童 of children

1

玩耍;游戏;玩乐
to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work

A group of kids were playing with a ball in the street.

一群孩子在街上玩球。

You'll have to play inside today.

你今天只能在屋里玩耍。

I haven't got anybody to play with!

没有人跟我玩儿!

There's a time to work and a time to play.

工作、玩耍皆有时。

Let's play a different game.

咱们玩点别的游戏吧。

2

(为玩耍)假装,假扮
to pretend to be or do sth for fun

Let's play pirates.

咱们假扮海盗玩吧!

They were playing at being cowboys.

他们装扮成牛仔玩。

把戏 trick

3

捉弄;戏弄
to trick sb for fun

运动;比赛 sports/games

4

参加比赛;(同某人)比赛
to be involved in a game; to compete against sb in a game

to play football/chess/cards, etc.

踢足球、下棋、玩纸牌等

Have you played her at squash yet?

你跟她打过壁球没有?

France are playing Wales tomorrow.

明天法国队和威尔士队比赛。

He plays for Cleveland.

他加入克利夫兰队参赛。

France are playing against Wales on Saturday.

星期六法国队迎战威尔士队。

Evans played very well.

埃文斯比赛很出色。

5

(在运动队中)担当,充任
to take a particular position in a sports team

Who's playing on the wing?

谁担任边锋?

I've never played right back before.

我过去从来未当过右后卫。

6

派…出场;让…加入运动队
to include sb in a sports team

I think we should play Matt on the wing.

我认为我们应该让麦特打边锋。

7

触,带,踢,击(球)
to make contact with the ball and hit or kick it in the way mentioned

She played the ball and ran forward.

她带球向前冲。

He played a backhand volley.

他用反手截击球。

8

走(子);行(棋)
to move a piece in chess , etc.

She played her bishop.

她走象。

9

出牌
to put a card face upwards on the table, showing its value

to play your ace/a trump

出A / 王牌

He played out of turn!

他抢出牌!

音乐 music

10

弹拨,吹奏(乐器);演奏
to perform on a musical instrument; to perform music

to play the piano/violin/flute, etc.

弹钢琴、拉小提琴、吹长笛等

He played a tune on his harmonica.

他用口琴吹奏了一支曲子。

Play that new piece to us.

给我们演奏那支新曲子吧。

Play us that new piece.

给我们演奏那支新曲子吧。

In the distance a band was playing.

远处有个乐队在演奏。

11

播放
to make a tape, CD, etc. produce sound

Play their new CD for me, please.

请把他们的新唱片放给我听一下吧。

Play me their new CD, please.

请给我放一下他们的新唱片吧。

My favourite song was playing on the radio.

收音机里播放着我最喜爱的歌曲。

扮演;演出 act/perform

12

(在电影、话剧中)扮角色,扮演,表演
to act in a play, film/movie, etc.; to act the role of sb

The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett.

伊丽莎白这一角色由凯特∙布兰切特扮演。

He had always wanted to play Othello.

他一直想扮演奥赛罗。

13

佯装;假装
to pretend to be sth that you are not

I decided it was safer to play dead .

我拿定主意装死会更安全些。

She enjoys playing the wronged wife.

她很喜欢扮演受委屈的妻子。

14

上演;演出
to be performed

A production of ‘Carmen’ was playing to packed houses.

剧作《卡门》上演爆棚。

起作用 have effect

15

发挥(作用)
to have an effect on sth

The media played an important part in the last election.

大众传媒在上一次选举中发挥了重要作用。

局面 situation

16

(以某种方式)应付,处理
to deal with a situation in the way mentioned

He played the situation carefully for maximum advantage.

他谨慎应付局面以获得最大利益。

光;微笑 of light/a smile

17

闪烁;浮现;掠过
to move or appear quickly and lightly, often changing direction or shape

Sunlight played on the surface of the lake.

阳光在湖面上闪烁。

喷泉 of fountain

18

喷涌;涌流
when a fountain plays , it produces a steady stream of water

习语

to have plenty of money, time, etc. for doing sth

used to ask in an angry way about what sb is doing

你以为你在搞什么名堂?
What do you think you are playing at?

to masturbate

19


20

假意顺从
to pretend to agree with sb/sth

I decided to play along with her idea.

我决定假意听从她的意见。

21

敷衍应付;虚与委蛇
to do sth without being serious about it or putting much effort into it

22


23

播放录音(或录像等)
to play music, film, etc. that has been recorded on a tape, video, etc.

Play that last section back to me again.

把最后一节再给我放一次。

24

减低…的重要性;贬低;淡化
to try to make sth seem less important than it is

25

挑拨离间(以便渔利)
to put two people or groups in competition with each other, especially in order to get an advantage for yourself

She played her two rivals off against each other and got the job herself.

她挑拨两个对手相争,使自己弄到了那份工作。

26

继续比赛;恢复比赛
to continue to play; to start playing again

The home team claimed a penalty but the referee told them to play on.

主队要求判点球,但裁判却要他们继续比赛。

27

利用(感情等)
to take advantage of sb's feelings, etc.

Advertisements often play on people's fears.

广告常利用人们的恐惧心理。

28

发生;出现
when an event is played out , it happens

Their love affair was played out against the backdrop of war.

他们在战争的背景下发生恋情。

29

消耗净尽;使精疲力竭
to become weak and no longer useful or important

30

(给某人)添麻烦;使痛苦
to cause sb problems or pain

The kids have been playing up all day.

孩子们整天价惹麻烦。

My shoulder is playing me up today.

我的肩膀今天疼起来了。

31

夸大…的重要性;渲染;吹嘘
to try to make sth seem more important than it is

32

玩弄人;玩弄感情
to treat sb who is emotionally attached to you in a way that is not serious and which can hurt their feelings

She tends to play with men's emotions.

她总是玩弄男人的感情。

She realized that Patrick was merely playing with her.

她意识到帕特里克只是和她逢场作戏而已。

33


noun

儿童 children

1

游戏;玩耍;娱乐
things that people, especially children, do for pleasure rather than as work

the happy sounds of children at play

儿童嬉戏的欢闹声

the importance of learning through play

寓教于乐的重要性

a play area

游戏的场地

剧院 in theatre

2

戏剧;剧本
a piece of writing performed by actors in a theatre or on television or radio

to put on (= perform) a play

演出戏剧

a play by Shakespeare

一出莎士比亚的戏剧

a radio play

广播剧

体育运动 in sport

3

比赛;赛风;比赛中的表现
the playing of a game

Rain stopped play.

因雨停赛。

There was some excellent play in yesterday's match.

昨天的比赛有精彩的场面。

4

比赛中的动作
an action or move in a game

a defensive play

防守动作

绳索 in rope

5

间隙;活动空间
the possibility of free and easy movement

We need more play in the rope.

我们需要再松一松绳子。

活动;影响 activity/influence

6

活动;作用;影响
the activity or operation of sth; the influence of sth on sth else

the free play of market forces

市场力量的自由调节作用

The financial crisis has brought new factors into play .

财政危机已引发了新的变数。

Personal feelings should not come into play when you are making business decisions.

为公事作决策不应掺入个人感情成分。

光;笑容 of light/a smile

7

轻快变幻的动作;闪烁;闪现
a light, quick movement that keeps changing

the play of sunlight on water

阳光在水面上的闪烁

习语

inside/outside the area allowed by the rules of the game

她把球勉强保持在界内。
She just managed to keep the ball in play.

to try to obtain sth; to do things that are intended to produce a particular result

她千方百计要取得销售部经理的位置。
She was making a play for the sales manager's job.

to emphasize the importance of a particular fact

他特别强调自己的叔父是位公爵。
He made great play of the fact that his uncle was a duke.

the humorous use of a word or phrase that can have two different meanings

to make use of sth

国际象棋是一项需要全神贯注的活动。
Chess is a game that calls into play all your powers of concentration.

it is not healthy to spend all your time working; you need to relax too

These are all words for things or activities used to entertain people when they are not working.以上各词均指休闲、娱乐或相关活动。

films, television, music, etc. used to entertain people指娱乐片、文娱节目、表演会等:

There are three bars, with live entertainment seven nights a week.

有三个酒吧每周七个晚上都有现场文艺节目。

( rather informal ) behaviour or activities that are not serious but come from a sense of enjoyment指嬉戏、逗乐、玩笑:

It wasn't serious─it was all done in fun .

那不是认真的,全是闹着玩的。

We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun .

我们并非有意要伤害他,只不过是开个玩笑罢了。

The lottery provides harmless fun for millions.

彩票抽奖为数百万人提供正当娱乐。

( rather formal ) things people do for enjoyment when they are not working指娱乐、消遣:

His only form of recreation is playing football.

他唯一的娱乐就是踢足球。

( rather formal ) things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relax指休闲活动、消遣:

I go hill-walking for relaxation.

我要是想活动活动,就到山上走走。

Both these words can be used for a wide range of activities, physical and mental, but relaxation is sometimes used for gentler activities than recreation .

things that people, especially children, do for enjoyment rather than as work尤指孩子游戏、玩耍、娱乐:

the happy sounds of children at play

儿童嬉戏的欢闹声

the activity of enjoying yourself, especially in contrast to working指玩乐、休闲,尤与工作相对:

Are you in Paris on business or pleasure ?

你来巴黎公干还是游玩?

the fact of being entertained by sth指娱乐活动、消遣活动、游戏:

What do you do for amusement round here?

你在这儿以什么消遣?

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频次

  • 1
    VERB 玩;玩耍
    When children, animals, or perhaps adults play, they spend time doing enjoyable things, such as using toys and taking part in games.

    ...invite the children round to play...

    邀请孩子们来玩

  • 2
    V-RECIP 参加(体育活动、比赛等)
    When you play a sport, game, or match, you take part in it.

    While the twins played cards, Francis sat reading...

    那对双胞胎玩扑克牌的时候,弗朗西斯坐着看书。

  • 3
    VERB (和…)比赛
    When one person or team plays another or plays against them, they compete against them in a sport or game.

    Northern Ireland will play Latvia...

    北爱尔兰队将对阵拉脱维亚队。

  • 4
    VERB (比赛等中)打出,踢出,击出(球)
    When you play the ball or play a shot in a game or sport, you kick or hit the ball.

    Think first before playing the ball...

    踢出球前先想一想。

  • 5
    VERB 开(玩笑);耍(花招);搞(恶作剧)
    If you play a joke or a trick on someone, you deceive them or give them a surprise in a way that you think is funny, but that often causes problems for them or annoys them.

    Someone had played a trick on her, stretched a piece of string at the top of those steps...

    有人搞恶作剧整她,在最高的台阶上拉了一根绳子。

  • 6
    VERB 随意摆弄;弄着玩
    If you play with an object or with your hair, you keep moving it or touching it with your fingers, perhaps because you are bored or nervous.

    She stared at the floor, idly playing with the strap of her handbag.

    她眼睛盯着地板,漫不经心地摆弄着手提包的带子。

  • 7
    N-COUNT 剧本;戏剧
    A play is a piece of writing which is performed in a theatre, on the radio, or on television.

    The company put on a play about the homeless...

    这家剧团上演了一出讲述无家可归者的戏。

  • 8
    VERB 扮演,饰演(角色等)
    If an actor plays a role or character in a play or film, he or she performs the part of that character.

    ...Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, in which he played Hyde...

    他在其中饰演海德一角的《化身博士》

  • 9
    V-LINK 装扮;假装;充当
    You can use play to describe how someone behaves, when they are deliberately behaving in a certain way or like a certain type of person. For example, to play the innocent, means to pretend to be innocent, and to play deaf means to pretend not to hear something.

    Hill tried to play the peacemaker...

    希尔想要充当和事佬。

  • 10
    VERB (以…方式)对待,处置,处理
    You can describe how someone deals with a situation by saying that they play it in a certain way. For example, if someone plays it cool, they keep calm and do not show much emotion, and if someone plays it straight, they behave in an honest and direct way.

    Investors are playing it cautious, and they're playing it smart.

    投资者审慎精明地行事。

  • 11
    V-ERG 演奏(乐器或乐曲)
    If you play a musical instrument or play a tune on a musical instrument, or if a musical instrument plays, music is produced from it.

    Nina had been playing the piano...

    尼娜一直都在弹钢琴。

  • 12
    V-ERG 播放(唱片、CD或磁带)
    If you play a record, a CD, or a tape, you put it into a machine and sound is produced. If a record, CD, or tape is playing, sound is being produced from it.

    She played her records too loudly...

    她播放唱片时音量太大了。

  • 13
    VERB (音乐家、乐队等)表演;举办(音乐会)
    If a musician or group of musicians plays or plays a concert, they perform music for people to listen or dance to.

    A band was playing...

    乐队在表演。

  • 14
    VERB (光)轻快地移动
    When light plays somewhere, it moves about on a surface in an unsteady way.

    The sun played on the frosty roofs.

    阳光在结霜的屋顶上闪烁变幻。

  • 15
    PHRASE 搞什么名堂;干什么蠢事
    If you ask what someone is playing at, you are angry because you think they are doing something stupid or wrong.

    What the hell are you playing at?

    你究竟在搞什么名堂?

  • 16
    PHRASE (使)开始活动;(使)投入使用; (使)开始起作用
    When something comes into play or is brought into play, it begins to be used or to have an effect.

    The real existence of a military option will come into play...

    存在选择军事手段的切实可能这一点将会起到作用。

  • 17
    PHRASE (在…中)发挥作用,产生影响
    If something or someone plays a part or plays a role in a situation, they are involved in it and have an effect on it.

    They played a part in the life of their community...

    他们参与到了自己社区的生活中。

  • 18
    to play ball→ see:ball

noun

1
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
Synonym: swordplay
2
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
his gambling cost him a fortune
there was heavy play at the blackjack table
Synonym: gambling gaming
3
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child
Synonym: child's play
4
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
it is my turn
it is still my play
Synonym: turn
5
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
it was all done in play
their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
Synonym: frolic romp gambol caper
6
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
he made a great maneuver
the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
Synonym: maneuver manoeuvre
7
a preset plan of action in team sports
the coach drew up the plays for her team
8
an attempt to get something
they made a futile play for power
he made a bid to gain attention
Synonym: bid
9
utilization or exercise
the play of the imagination
10
movement or space for movement
there was too much play in the steering wheel
Synonym: looseness
11
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
he became a figure of fun
he said it in sport
Synonym: fun sport
12
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
Synonym: drama dramatic play
13
a theatrical performance of a drama
the play lasted two hours
14
a weak and tremulous light
the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers
the play of light on the water
Synonym: shimmer
15
the removal of constraints
he gave free rein to his impulses
they gave full play to the artist's talent
Synonym: free rein
16
a state in which action is feasible
the ball was still in play
insiders said the company's stock was in play
17
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
rain stopped play in the 4th inning
Synonym: playing period period of play

verb

1
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
They played games on their opponents
play the stock market
play with her feelings
toy with an idea
Synonym: toy
2
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
He acted the idiot
She plays deaf when the news are bad
Synonym: act act as
3
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
play a hooked fish
4
consider not very seriously
He is trifling with her
She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
Synonym: dally trifle
5
participate in games or sport
We played hockey all afternoon
play cards
Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches
6
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Princeton plays Yale this weekend
Charlie likes to play Mary
Synonym: meet encounter take on
7
employ in a game or in a specific position
They played him on first base
8
use or move
I had to play my queen
9
shoot or hit in a particular manner
She played a good backhand last night
10
bet or wager (money)
He played $20 on the new horse
She plays the races
11
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
He is playing his cards close to his chest
The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory
12
stake on the outcome of an issue
I bet $100 on that new horse
She played all her money on the dark horse
Synonym: bet wager
13
make bets
Play the races
play the casinos in Trouville
14
use to one's advantage
She plays on her clients' emotions
15
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
play water from a hose
The fountains played all day
16
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
She played nervously with her wedding ring
Don't fiddle with the screws
He played with the idea of running for the Senate
Synonym: toy fiddle diddle
17
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
I cannot work a miracle
wreak havoc
bring comments
play a joke
The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
Synonym: bring work wreak make for
18
perform on a certain location
The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16
She has been playing on Broadway for years
19
be performed or presented for public viewing
What's playing in the local movie theater?
`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years
20
cause to emit recorded audio or video
They ran the tapes over and over again
I'll play you my favorite record
He never tires of playing that video
Synonym: run
21
emit recorded sound
The tape was playing for hours
the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered
22
play a role or part
Gielgud played Hamlet
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
She played the servant to her husband's master
Synonym: act represent
23
perform on a stage or theater
She acts in this play
He acted in `Julius Caesar'
I played in `A Christmas Carol'
Synonym: act roleplay playact
24
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
Let's play like I am mommy
Play cowboy and Indians
25
replay (as a melody)
Play it again, Sam
She played the third movement very beautifully
Synonym: spiel
26
play on an instrument
The band played all night long
27
perform music on (a musical instrument)
He plays the flute
Can you play on this old recorder?
28
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
The spotlights played on the politicians
29
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack
30
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
This factor played only a minor part in his decision
This development played into her hands
I played no role in your dismissal
31
engage in recreational activities rather than work;occupy oneself in a diversion
On weekends I play
The students all recreate alike
Synonym: recreate
32
be at play;be engaged in playful activity;amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
The kids were playing outside all day
I used to play with trucks as a little girl
33
behave carelessly or indifferently
Play about with a young girl's affection
Synonym: dally toy flirt
34
behave in a certain way
play safe
play it safe
play fair
35
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
This speech didn't play well with the American public
His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee

数据来源:WordNet

  1. We 'll need a flat surface to play the game on .

    我们得有个平面才能玩这个游戏。

  2. I used to play here as a boy .

    我小时候常在这里玩。

  3. There 's a time to work and a time to play .

    工作、玩耍皆有时。

  4. He played a major role in setting up the system .

    他在建立这个系统的过程中扮演了主要的角色。

  5. Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease .

    饮食对于心脏病的治疗有重要作用。

  6. The media played an important part in the last election .

    大众传媒在上一次选举中发挥了重要作用。

  7. Children need to play out in the open .

    孩子需要在户外玩耍。

  8. The play 's first night was a total disaster .

    这出戏头一晚就彻底演砸了。

  9. Very young children should not be left to play without supervision .

    不能让幼儿在没人照看的情况下独自玩耍。

  10. Germany is playing a leading role on the international stage .

    德国在国际政治舞台上起着主导作用。

  11. The media play a major role in influencing people 's opinions .

    媒体在影响舆论方面发挥着重要作用。

  12. The street is not safe for children to play in .

    孩子在大街上玩不安全。

  13. These units played a key functional role in the military operation .

    这些单位在军事行动中起到了主要的职能作用。

  14. They 'll respect you as long as you play fair .

    只要为人正直,别人就会尊敬你。

  15. By popular demand , the play will run for another week .

    应广大观众要求,这出戏将加演一周。

  16. She doesn 't play as well as her sister .

    她演奏得不如她姐姐。

  17. The police play a vital role in our society .

    警察在我们的社会中起着极其重要的作用。

  18. Did you hear that play on the radio last night ?

    你昨晚收听了那出广播剧吗?

  19. Books provide children with ideas and a stimulus for play .

    书不仅给孩子们以思想,而且使他们玩得更有意思。

  20. She plays an active part in local politics .

    她积极参与地方政治活动。

  21. Play their new CD for me , please .

    请把他们的新唱片放给我听一下吧。

  22. How long does the play last ?

    那出戏要演多长时间?

  23. The play was first performed in 1987 .

    这个剧于1987年首次上演。

  24. It is one of the greatest roles she has played .

    这是她所扮演过的最重要的角色之一。

  25. She was making a play for the sales manager 's job .

    她千方百计要取得销售部经理的位置。

  26. It 's satisfying to play a game really well .

    一种游戏玩得特别好是一桩惬意的事。

  27. Let 's play a different game .

    咱们玩点别的游戏吧。

  28. She 'd love to be able to play the piano .

    她很希望能弹钢琴。

  29. A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field .

    我们的后院和运动场之间隔着一堵高墙。

  30. It takes a lot of practice to play the violin well .

    拉好小提琴需要多加练习。

  • 短语动词
  • 习语

(暂且对…)附和;(暂时与…)合作

逗乐;玩闹

反复琢磨;自由调换…的排列顺序

对…敷衍了事;拿…当儿戏

(尤指儿童)假扮…玩,玩…游戏

搞…名堂;想…念头

(录完后)播放,放送(磁带、电影等)

降低…的重要性;贬低;淡化

利用(恐惧、弱点或过失)

(使)(戏剧性事件)逐渐发生;(使)展开

强调…的重要性;夸大;渲染

(机器、身体部位等)(给…)制造麻烦,(使)痛苦

(小孩)淘气,不听话

以下资源来自牛津词典

play about/around (with sb/sth)


play along (with sb/sth)

假意顺从
to pretend to agree with sb/sth

I decided to play along with her idea.

我决定假意听从她的意见。

play at sth/at doing sth

敷衍应付;虚与委蛇
to do sth without being serious about it or putting much effort into it

play away (from home)


play sth↔back (to sb)

播放录音(或录像等)
to play music, film, etc. that has been recorded on a tape, video, etc.

Play that last section back to me again.

把最后一节再给我放一次。

play sth↔down

减低…的重要性;贬低;淡化
to try to make sth seem less important than it is

play A off against B

挑拨离间(以便渔利)
to put two people or groups in competition with each other, especially in order to get an advantage for yourself

She played her two rivals off against each other and got the job herself.

她挑拨两个对手相争,使自己弄到了那份工作。

play on

继续比赛;恢复比赛
to continue to play; to start playing again

The home team claimed a penalty but the referee told them to play on.

主队要求判点球,但裁判却要他们继续比赛。

play on/upon sth

利用(感情等)
to take advantage of sb's feelings, etc.

Advertisements often play on people's fears.

广告常利用人们的恐惧心理。

play sth↔out

发生;出现
when an event is played out , it happens

Their love affair was played out against the backdrop of war.

他们在战争的背景下发生恋情。

play yourself/itself out

消耗净尽;使精疲力竭
to become weak and no longer useful or important

play up play sb up

(给某人)添麻烦;使痛苦
to cause sb problems or pain

The kids have been playing up all day.

孩子们整天价惹麻烦。

My shoulder is playing me up today.

我的肩膀今天疼起来了。

play sth↔up

夸大…的重要性;渲染;吹嘘
to try to make sth seem more important than it is

play with sb/sth

玩弄人;玩弄感情
to treat sb who is emotionally attached to you in a way that is not serious and which can hurt their feelings

She tends to play with men's emotions.

她总是玩弄男人的感情。

She realized that Patrick was merely playing with her.

她意识到帕特里克只是和她逢场作戏而已。

play with sth


v.

have money, time, etc. to play with

有的是金钱(或时间等)
to have plenty of money, time, etc. for doing sth

what is sb playing at?

(气愤时的质问语)某人在搞什么名堂?
used to ask in an angry way about what sb is doing

What do you think you are playing at?

你以为你在搞什么名堂?

play with yourself

手淫
to masturbate

n.

in/out of play

在非死球 / 死球区域;在可继续 / 不能继续比赛区域
inside/outside the area allowed by the rules of the game

She just managed to keep the ball in play.

她把球勉强保持在界内。

make a play for sb/sth

企图得到;处心积虑做事
to try to obtain sth; to do things that are intended to produce a particular result

She was making a play for the sales manager's job.

她千方百计要取得销售部经理的位置。

make great/much play of sth

强调;着重说明
to emphasize the importance of a particular fact

He made great play of the fact that his uncle was a duke.

他特别强调自己的叔父是位公爵。

a play on words

双关语;语带双关
the humorous use of a word or phrase that can have two different meanings

call sth into play

利用;使用
to make use of sth

Chess is a game that calls into play all your powers of concentration.

国际象棋是一项需要全神贯注的活动。

be child's play

极容易做;轻而易举
to be very easy to do, so not even a child would find it difficult

the state of play

1

进展情况;发展阶段
the stage that has been reached in a process, etc. which has not yet been completed

What is the current state of play in the peace talks?

和平谈判目前进展得怎么样?

2

(板球等比赛的)比分
the score in a sports match, especially in cricket

all work and no play (makes Jack a dull boy)

只工作不玩耍,聪明的孩子也变傻
it is not healthy to spend all your time working; you need to relax too