play

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drama dramatic play play

词性

n

解释

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

示例

he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway

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play

词性

n

解释

a theatrical performance of a drama

示例

the play lasted two hours

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play

词性

n

解释

a preset plan of action in team sports

示例

the coach drew up the plays for her team

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play maneuver manoeuvre

词性

n

解释

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

示例

he made a great maneuver|the runner was out on a play by the shortstop

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play

词性

n

解释

a state in which action is feasible

示例

the ball was still in play|insiders said the company's stock was in play

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play

词性

n

解释

utilization or exercise

示例

the play of the imagination

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bid play

词性

n

解释

an attempt to get something

示例

they made a futile play for power|he made a bid to gain attention

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child's play play

词性

n

解释

activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules

示例

Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child

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period of play play playing period

词性

n

解释

(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

示例

rain stopped play in the 4th inning

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free rein play

词性

n

解释

the removal of constraints

示例

he gave free rein to his impulses|they gave full play to the artist's talent

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shimmer play

词性

n

解释

a weak and tremulous light

示例

the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers|the play of light on the water

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play fun sport

词性

n

解释

verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

示例

he became a figure of fun|he said it in sport

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looseness play

词性

n

解释

movement or space for movement

示例

there was too much play in the steering wheel

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caper romp play frolic gambol

词性

n

解释

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

示例

it was all done in play|their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly

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play turn

词性

n

解释

(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

示例

it is my turn|it is still my play

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play gambling gaming

词性

n

解释

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

示例

his gambling cost him a fortune|there was heavy play at the blackjack table

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play swordplay

词性

n

解释

the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

示例

None

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play

词性

v

解释

participate in games or sport

示例

We played hockey all afternoon|play cards|Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches

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play

词性

v

解释

act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome

示例

This factor played only a minor part in his decision|This development played into her hands|I played no role in your dismissal

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play

词性

v

解释

play on an instrument

示例

The band played all night long

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act represent play

词性

v

解释

play a role or part

示例

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

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play

词性

v

解释

be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children

示例

The kids were playing outside all day|I used to play with trucks as a little girl

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play spiel

词性

v

解释

replay (as a melody)

示例

Play it again, Sam|She played the third movement very beautifully

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play

词性

v

解释

perform music on (a musical instrument)

示例

He plays the flute|Can you play on this old recorder?

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act act as play

词性

v

解释

pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

示例

He acted the idiot|She plays deaf when the news are bad

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play

词性

v

解释

move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly

示例

The spotlights played on the politicians

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play

词性

v

解释

bet or wager (money)

示例

He played $20 on the new horse|She plays the races

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play recreate

词性

v

解释

engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion

示例

On weekends I play|The students all recreate alike

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play

词性

v

解释

pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity

示例

Let's play like I am mommy|Play cowboy and Indians

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play

词性

v

解释

emit recorded sound

示例

The tape was playing for hours|the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered

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play

词性

v

解释

perform on a certain location

示例

The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16|She has been playing on Broadway for years

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play

词性

v

解释

put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game

示例

He is playing his cards close to his chest|The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory

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play toy

词性

v

解释

engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously

示例

They played games on their opponents|play the stock market|play with her feelings|toy with an idea

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play

词性

v

解释

behave in a certain way

示例

play safe|play it safe|play fair

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play run

词性

v

解释

cause to emit recorded audio or video

示例

They ran the tapes over and over again|I'll play you my favorite record|He never tires of playing that video

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play toy fiddle diddle

词性

v

解释

manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination

示例

She played nervously with her wedding ring|Don't fiddle with the screws|He played with the idea of running for the Senate

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play

词性

v

解释

use to one's advantage

示例

She plays on her clients' emotions

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trifle dally play

词性

v

解释

consider not very seriously

示例

He is trifling with her|She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania

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play

词性

v

解释

be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

示例

This speech didn't play well with the American public|His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee

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dally flirt toy play

词性

v

解释

behave carelessly or indifferently

示例

Play about with a young girl's affection

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play

词性

v

解释

cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space

示例

The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack

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play playact roleplay act

词性

v

解释

perform on a stage or theater

示例

She acts in this play|He acted in `Julius Caesar'|I played in `A Christmas Carol'

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play

词性

v

解释

be performed or presented for public viewing

示例

What's playing in the local movie theater?|`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years

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make for play bring work wreak

词性

v

解释

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

示例

I cannot work a miracle|wreak havoc|bring comments|play a joke|The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area

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play

词性

v

解释

discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream

示例

play water from a hose|The fountains played all day

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play

词性

v

解释

make bets

示例

Play the races|play the casinos in Trouville

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play wager bet

词性

v

解释

stake on the outcome of an issue

示例

I bet $100 on that new horse|She played all her money on the dark horse

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play

词性

v

解释

shoot or hit in a particular manner

示例

She played a good backhand last night

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play

词性

v

解释

use or move

示例

I had to play my queen

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play

词性

v

解释

employ in a game or in a specific position

示例

They played him on first base

同义

take on meet play encounter

词性

v

解释

contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

示例

Princeton plays Yale this weekend|Charlie likes to play Mary

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play

词性

v

解释

exhaust by allowing to pull on the line

示例

play a hooked fish