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play
/ plei /

◙ verb
1. [no obj.] engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
• 玩，玩耍
»the children were playing by a pool.
  孩子们在池塘边玩耍。
»her friends were playing with their dolls.
  她的朋友在玩布娃娃。
  [with obj.] engage in (a game or activity) for enjoyment
• 玩（游戏）；搞（活动）
»I want to play Snakes and Ladders.
  我想玩蛇梯棋。
  amuse oneself by engaging in imaginative pretence
• 假扮…玩
»the boys were playing at soldiers.
  这些男孩在玩扮演士兵。
  (play at)engage in without proper seriousness or understanding
• 儿戏似的做，不认真地干
»you cannot play at being a Christian.
  你不能把当基督徒当做儿戏。
  (play with)treat inconsiderately for one's own amusement
• 玩弄
»she likes to play with people's emotions.
  她喜欢玩弄人的情感。
  (play with)handle without skill so as to damage or prevent from working
• 摆弄
»has somebody been playing with these taps?
  有人一直在摆弄这些水龙头吗？
  [with negative or in questions] (be playing at)used to convey one's irritation at someone's actions or one's failure to understand their motives
• ［用以表示对某人行为的恼怒或表示未能理解其动机］干，闹
»what on earth do you think you're playing at?
  想想看，你到底是在干吗？
2. [with obj.] take part in (a sport) on a regular basis
• （定期）参加（体育活动）
»I play squash and badminton.
  我打壁球和羽毛球。
  participate in (a sporting match or contest)
• 参加（体育比赛或竞赛）
  compete against (another player or team) in a sporting match
• （在体育比赛中）同…比赛
»the team will play France on Wednesday.
  星期三这支球队将与法国队比赛。
  [no obj.] [usu. with negative] (figurative)be cooperative
• [喻] 合作，买某人的账
»he needs financial backing, but the building societies won't play.
  他需要经济支持，但该建筑协会并不买他的账。
  [no obj.] be part of a team, especially in a specified position, in a sporting contest
• （尤指在体育竞赛中某个具体位置上）司职
»he played in goal.
  他担任守门员。
  strike (a ball) or execute (a stroke) in a game
• （在游戏中）击（球）；击打
  [no obj., with adverbial] (of a cricket ground) be in such condition as to have a specified effect on play
• （板球场状况对比赛）产生影响
  assign to take part in a match, especially in a specified position
• （尤指比赛中在特定位置上）安排，任用，确定（运动员）
»the manager played his strongest side of the season.
  领队确定了本赛季最强大的阵容。
  move (a piece) or display (a playing card) in one's turn in a game
• 打，出（牌）；走（棋子）
»he played his queen.
  他出了一张王后牌。
  bet or gamble at or on
• 打赌，赌博
»he didn't gamble or play the ponies.
  他没有赌博也没有赌马。
3. [with obj.] represent (a character) in a theatrical performance or a film
• （在戏剧或电影中）扮演（角色）
»early in her career she played Ophelia.
  早期她曾扮演过奥菲莉娅。
  [no obj.] perform in a film or theatrical production
• （在电影或戏剧中）表演
»he was proud to be playing opposite a famous actor.
  他引以为豪的是跟一位著名演员演过对手戏。
  put on or take part in (a theatrical performance, film, or concert)
• 演出；参加（戏剧，电影，音乐会）
»the show was one of the best we ever played.
  这次演出是我们所演出的最好的场次之一。
  give a dramatic performance at (a particular theatre or place)
• （在特定戏院或地点）演戏
  behave as though one were (a specified type of person)
• 假扮
»the skipper played the innocent, but smuggled goods were found on his vessel.
  那位船长假扮清白，但从他的船上却发现了走私物品。
  (play someone for)treat someone as being of (a specified type)
• 将某人看作（某种类型的人）
»don't imagine you can play me for a fool.
  别以为你能把我当傻瓜。
  (play a trick/joke on)behave in a deceptive or teasing way towards
• 欺骗，逗弄
4. [with obj.] perform on (a musical instrument)
• 演奏（乐器）
  possess the skill of performing upon (a musical instrument)
• 具有演奏（乐器）的技能
»he taught himself to play the violin.
  他自学了拉小提琴。
  produce (notes) from a musical instrument; perform (a piece of music)
• 拉（或弹、吹）出（音符）；演奏（音乐）
»they played a violin sonata.
  他们演奏了一支小提琴奏鸣曲。
  make (a record, record player, radio, etc.) produce sounds
• 播放（唱片），开（录音机、收音机等）
  [no obj.] (of a musical instrument, record, record player, etc.) produce sounds
• （乐器、录音、录音机等）发出声音
»somewhere within, a harp was playing.
  里面某个地方有竖琴的声音。
  [with obj. and adverbial of direction] accompany (someone) with music as they are moving in a specified direction
• （在某人朝特定方向移动时，用音乐）伴随，陪伴
»the bagpipes played them out of the dining room.
  他们在风笛乐声中走出了餐厅。
5. [no obj.] move lightly and quickly, so as to appear and disappear; flicker
• （轻快地）移动；显现；消逝；晃动，摇曳，变幻
»a smile played about her lips.
  她的嘴角露出一丝微笑。
  (of a fountain or similar source of water) emit a stream of gently moving water
• （喷泉或类似水源）涌出，溢出（轻柔流淌的水）
6. [with obj.] allow (a fish) to exhaust itself pulling against a line before reeling it in
• 让（上钩的鱼）挣扎得筋疲力尽
◙ noun, [mass noun]
1. activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children
• 玩，玩耍，玩乐
»a child at play may use a stick as an aeroplane.
  玩耍时的孩子会用棍子当飞机。
  behaviour or speech that is not intended seriously
• 玩笑
»I flinched, but only in play.
  我退缩了，但只是开开玩笑而已。
  [as modifier] designed to be used in games of pretence; not real
• 游戏的；假装的；假的
»play families are arranged in play houses.
  游戏家庭被安排在了游戏屋里。
2. the conducting of a sporting match
• 比赛
»rain wrecked the second day's play.
  雨破坏了第二天的比赛。
  the action or manner of engaging in a sport or game
• （运动，游戏）动作；方式
»he maintained the same rhythm of play throughout the game.
  他在整场比赛中保持了同样的动作节奏。
  the status of the ball in a game as being available to be played according to the rules
• 球处于可按规则进行比赛的状态
»the ball was put in play.
  球被投入到比赛之中。
  (figurative)the state of being active, operative, or effective
• [喻] 起作用状态，实施状态，有效状态
»luck comes into play.
  运气起作用了。
  [count noun] a move or manoeuvre in a sport or game
• （运动或游戏中的）（一）步；打法，走法，做法
»the best play is to lead the 3 of Clubs.
  最好的打法就是先出梅花3。
   (archaic)gambling
• [古] 赌博
3. [count noun] a dramatic work for the stage or to be broadcast
• 剧本，戏剧
»the actors put on a new play.
  演员们上演了一出新戏。
4. the space in or through which a mechanism can or does move
• 活动空间，间隙
»the steering rack was loose, and there was a little play.
  操向齿条松了，有点活动。
  (figurative)scope or freedom to act or operate
• [喻] 自由度；运作范围；回旋余地
»our policy allows the market to have freer play.
  我们的政策允许市场更自由运作。
  light and constantly changing movement
• 轻快的活动，摇曳，变幻
»the artist exploits the play of light across the surface.
  这位艺术家运用了掠过表面的光的变幻。

【IDIOMS】

◘ make a play for
1. [informal] attempt to attract or attain
• [非正式] （试图）吸引，勾引；（试图）达到，得到
◘ make (great) play of (或 with)
1. draw attention to in an ostentatious manner, typically to gain prestige or advantage
• （尤指为取得声望或优势）故意卖弄，大肆炒作
»the company made great play of their recent growth in profits.
该公司大肆炒作其最近的利润增长。
◘ make play with
1. treat frivolously
• 轻浮对待，戏弄
◘ not playing with a full deck --› see deck
◘ play ball --› see ball
◘ play both ends against the middle
1. keep one's options open by supporting or favouring opposing sides
• 为获利而脚踏两只船，使鹬蚌相争而渔翁得利
◘ play something by ear
1. perform music without having to read from a score
• 不看乐谱弹奏
◘ play it by ear
1. [informal] proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan
• [非正式] 见机行事，走一步看一步
◘ play by the rules
1. follow what is generally held to be the correct line of behaviour
• 按部就班，按规矩办事
◘ play one's cards close to one's chest --› see chest
◘ play one's cards right (或 well) --› see card
◘ play ducks and drakes with --› see ducks and drakes
◘ play fair
1. observe principles of justice; avoid cheating
• 正大光明；不徇私舞弊
◘ play someone false
1. prove treacherous or deceitful towards someone
• 背叛；欺骗，蒙骗
◘ play fast and loose
1. behave irresponsibly or immorally
• 处事轻率；行为反复无常
◘ play favourites
1. (chiefly N. Amer.)show favouritism towards someone or something
• [主北美] 偏袒，偏爱
◘ play the field --› see field
◘ play for time
1. use specious excuses or unnecessary manoeuvres to gain time
• （以似是而非的理由或不必要的手法）争取时间
◘ play the game --› see game
◘ play God --› see God
◘ play havoc with --› see havoc
◘ play hell --› see hell
◘ play hookey --› see hookey
◘ play a (或 one's) hunch
1. make an instinctive choice
• 凭直觉办事
◘ play oneself in
1. [Brit.] become accustomed to the circumstances and conditions of a game or activity
• [英] 适应比赛（或活动）环境
◘ play into someone's hands
1. act in such a way as unintentionally to give someone an advantage
• （在行事时无意中）让别人占了便宜
◘ play it cool
1. [informal] make an effort to be or appear to be calm and unemotional
• [非正式] 努力显得冷静；不露声色
◘ play the market
1. speculate in stocks
• 股票投机
◘ a play on words
1. a pun
• 双关语
◘ play (或 play it) safe (或 for safety)
1. take precautions; avoid risks
• 谨慎行事；不冒险
◘ play to the gallery --› see gallery
◘ play truant --› see truant
◘ play with oneself
1. [informal] masturbate
• [非正式] 手淫
◘ play with fire
1. take foolish risks
• 玩火，愚蠢冒险

【派生】

♦ playability noun
♦ playable adjective

【语源】

1. Old English pleg(i)an 'to exercise', plega 'brisk movement', related to Middle Dutch pleien 'leap for joy, dance'

【PHR V】

◘ play about (或 around)
1. behave in a casual, foolish, or irresponsible way
• 玩弄，闹着玩，胡闹
»you shouldn't play around with a child's future.
  你不应该拿孩子的前途闹着玩。
  [informal] (of a married person) have a love affair
• [非正式] （已婚者）拈花惹草
◘ play along
1. perform a piece of music at the same time as it is playing on a tape or record
• 合着磁带或唱片演奏
  pretend to cooperate
• 假装合作
»she had to play along and be polite.
  她只得假装合作，显得彬彬有礼。
◘ play someone along
1. [informal] deceive or mislead someone over a period of time
• [非正式] （长期）蒙骗某人，误导某人
◘ play away
1. [Brit.] play a sports fixture on an opponent's ground
• [英] 打客场，客场比赛
  [informal] (of a married person) have a love affair
• [非正式] （已婚者）拈花惹草
◘ play something back
1. play sounds that one has recently recorded, especially to monitor recording quality
• （尤指为了监控录音质量）重放，播放
◘ play something down
1. represent something as being less important than it in fact is
• 淡化，降低（重要性）
»he tried to play down the seriousness of his illness.
  他试图淡化他病情的严重性。
◘ play someone off
1. bring people into conflict or competition for one's own advantage
• 使竞争，使相斗（以获利）
»top footballers were able to play clubs off against each other to gain higher pay.
  顶级足球运动员能使俱乐部相互竞争以获取更高报酬。
◘ play off
1. (of two teams or competitors) play an extra match to decide a draw or tie
• （两支运动队或两个竞赛者打成平局后）打加赛
◘ play on
1. exploit (a weak or vulnerable point in someone)
• 利用（某人的弱点）
»he played on his opponent's nerves.
  他利用了对手的心理弱点。
◘ play someone out
1. [一般作 be played out] drain someone of strength or life
• 使筋疲力尽，耗尽
◘ play something out
1. act the whole of a drama; enact a scene or role
• 演完（一出戏）；演出（一场戏或角色）
◘ play up
1. [Brit. informal] fail to function properly
• [英，非正式] 出故障
2. [Brit.] put all one's energy into a game
• [英] 拼命投入（比赛）
◘ play someone up
1. (of a part of the body or an illness) cause pain or discomfort to someone
• （身体器官，疾病）给某人造成痛苦（或不适）
◘ play something up
1. emphasize the extent or importance of something
• 强调；炒作
»the mystery surrounding his death was played up by the media.
  他的死亡之秘被媒体加以了炒作。
◘ play up to
1. humour or flatter, especially to win favour
• （尤指为了邀宠）讨好，奉承